Tag Archives: SB 7

“Is This What You Really Want for Your Children?” Asks State Rep. Moylan

Posted on May 23, 2019 by David E Smith

“There’s other ways to generate revenue, not on the backs of our kids and young adults who are going to be addicted and sucked into this.” So said State Representative Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines), at a news conference that was held outside the Thompson Center earlier this month. Rep. Moylan is leading a bipartisan effort that opposes Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s precipitous push to legalize recreational marijuana.

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Ten Reasons to Oppose Legal Weed in Illinois

Posted on May 8, 2019 by David E Smith

Once again, high potency marijuana is in the news. Governor J.B. Pritzker and several state lawmakers held a press conference this past Saturday to announce their bill (SB 7) to legalize marijuana for "recreational" use in Illinois.

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Marijuana Update

Posted on April 6, 2019 by David E Smith

Illinois Senate Bill 7 to legalize and commercialize passed out of committee this week as a “shell bill”. The sponsor said they are still working on the language for the bill and will file an amendment by the end of April.

Preliminary recreational cannabis plan – SB 7

Illinois State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) said she and other stakeholders are looking to allow people 21 and older to have a little more than an ounce at a time. They are also considering proposals to add three new licenses to the state’s existing medical marijuana program’s cultivation and dispensary licenses.

“So …

Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions | Tagged Gabriella Gobbi, Heather Steans, Michael Frerichs, SB 2023, SB 7 | Comments Off

Medical Doctor from Peoria Opposes Legal Pot

Posted on February 8, 2019 by David E Smith

Many people advocate for the legalization of marijuana from a position of bias, but Dr. Raymond Bertino opposes legalization on the basis of truth – medical facts and economics realities that expose the lies of recreational pot proponents.

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ER Doc Says “Recreational” Pot Has Ruined My Town

Posted on January 30, 2019 by David E Smith

Marijuana – is it a harmless plant, a medically beneficial substance, or a dangerous, destructive drug? Depending on who you ask, the answer will vary widely.

Dr. Karen Randall speaks to this question based on her experience as an ER physician and a resident of Pueblo, Colorado. This community has first-hand knowledge of the devastating effects of legalized marijuana for “medical” and recreational use.

Dr. Randall explains the science that proves the marijuana of today is not the same as the comparatively low-potency pot that baby boomers smoked in the sixties and seventies. She warns about the danger of edibles, …

Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions | Tagged Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, Cannabis-Induced Psychosis, Dr. Karen Randall, Homelessness, Jo McGuire, Karen Randall, overdose, psychotic break, Recreational Marijuana, SB 7, scromiting, suicide | Comments Off

Chicago CasiNO!?

Posted on May 18, 2017 by David E Smith

On February 28th, the Illinois Senate passed SB 7 - a massive gambling bill - by a vote of 31-26. Yet for lawmakers with an insatiable hunger for revenue at the expense of well-documented social costs, it wasn't enough. Yesterday, the Illinois Senate passed an amended version of SB 7 to exploit even more citizens, by a vote of 33-24 with 1 voting present. (See roll call chart below.)

Posted in Gambling | Tagged casino, Chicago casino, Dave Syverson, Donne Trotter, gambling, Mattie Hunter, SB 7, Terry Link | Comments Off

Illinois Senate Expands, then Passes Another Huge Gambling Bill

Posted on March 1, 2017 by David E Smith

Yesterday, the Illinois Senate put two amendments on SB 7 -a massive gambling bill- and then called the bill for a vote without a committee hearing. This proposal authorizing casinos in Chicago, Rockford, Danville, Lake County, south suburbs of Chicago, Williamson County and 4 casinos at racetracks. It is important to note that this legislation would legalize a city-owned casino for Chicago with a perpetual license that cannot be revoked or suspended. No other city in the United States owns a casino.

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Massive Gambling Expansion in SB 7

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Kathy Valente

Democratic Senate President John Cullerton and Minority Leader Christine Radogno negotiated an ambitious plan to end the budget impasse. Promising to act on a package by month's end, they introduced 13 measures that included sweeteners that are not budget-related for both sides.

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