Cumbersome regulations and litigation are holding back an industry that should be growing faster.
Illinois’ marijuana industry needs a shot of adrenaline.
After a strong start, legal pot sales in the state have slowed recently. Figures released by the state show total sales dropped 14.6% to $117 million in January 2022 from $137 million in December 2021. Of course, you might expect January sales to slow from holiday-boosted December results. And sales were up 32% from January 2021.