The Illinois House and Senate have passed SB 3222, which would make several changes to Illinois’ cannabis and hemp laws, including doubling cannabis possession limits. The bill now heads to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his consideration.

The Justice Department will continue to be prohibited from interfering in state medical marijuana laws under the new federal spending bill unveiled late Tuesday night. The compromise legislation includes a provision that is intended to prevent the department, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, from using funds to arrest or prosecute patients, caregivers, and businesses that are acting in compliance with state medical marijuana laws. It stems from an amendment sponsored by Reps. Dana Rohrabacher…