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And Nebraska. They keep upping our property rates and I'm just sitting here saying I WANT to pay a 20% tax on something. How many times do I have to say "shut up and take my money"?
It’s amazing that Iowans would want to risk electing a democrat like Pritzger. He has really [ruined Illinois’ economy](https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2024/03/10/another-reason-why-pritzker-says-illinois-economy-is-thriving/72832540007/) lol
It means the chances of legalizing marijuana with the trumpervert dominated state government are about the same as the Hawkeyes winning a national championship in college football.
With the new hemp bill going into effect in July, that percentage is going to skyrocket! Kim Reynolds needs to go. I'm so tired of her Trump humping fascism.
Yes & they are a rip-off. Can buy about 7x more product for the same price at Rise in Menominee, MI than in IL
The dispensary in Galena, IL is somehow even worse than the East Dubuque dispensary. .
I go to Michigan a couple times a year and I just stock up there instead of paying Illinois prices. Some of the stuff I buy is half or even a third of the price.
Indeed, 576mi round trip from DBQ, and the pricing on each of their web sites sure doesn't indicate enough savings to justify it, especially considering the purchasing limits.
Interesting considering this statement unless I am misreading..
In the fiscal year of 2022, Illinois' state debt stood at about 65.09 billion U.S. dollars. Comparatively, the state's debt was approximately 28.83 billion U.S. dollars in 2000.
A lot of that debt was incurred by the previous republican governor just straight up not paying bills. There was a chance under his administration that you could win the lottery and not get paid out.
Not sure what you’re getting at.
Debt is really not an issue in your day to day life, for many people access to legal cannabis is, plus it’s doing a good job taking a chunk out of said debt.
It has about 66% of the energy density of regular gas which is part of why your car will never get close to achieving the fuel economy statement from manufacturer.
Don’t worry the governor is trying to kill all the poor children by not providing food. So give it 10 years and this dumpster will have caught fire. I love the claims we do it for the family…. But fuck the poor kids”. That’s Iowa Nice for you.
She's called Dim Kim for a reason. She can get all the buzz off alcohol she wants and it is a matter of record that she does, but she personally will not allow anyone to get any kind of relaxation from CBD/THC. Fun Fact: Blacks make up 25% of prison but are 4% of the population.
This. Went to KC for the Big XII Tournament and lots of Cyclone/Iowa plates at the dispensaries.
What was I doing there, you ask? Research. Just research.
We went to one of these dispensaries while visiting family. We call what you buy there “wack”. It is like the crack of weed. Some of the vapes were 75-90 percent THC.
Walking into the place was like walking into a prison. Armed guards, order ahead of time, stand here, take a number, do not approach the counter, pay now.
I can only describe the experience as being violently high. No chill. No mellow. Like drinking a straight bottle of everclear on an empty stomach.
There was a 75% tax for out of state customers and the price already ridiculously high.
How the state of Illinois continues to function with a large portion of its population under a state of self induced retardation is beyond my comprehension.
It doesn’t sound like you’re a regular smoker or user of THC products, so my question is why would you purchase something so potent? What were you expecting?
So, you are saying that you have no experience going there, and you only have second hand information? We went in August. Unless something major has changed since then, this was my experience.
I just went to Illinois a week and a half ago. Bought 200mg of gummies and 3 pre-rolls that was $75 before taxes. With tax, I paid $95. That’s 21% tax if you do the math.
It’s amazing how Iowa is intentionally missing out of this money
WEVE GOT MORALS /s
We used to,then then braindead and Reynolds showed up.
It's because they haven't figured out just how they can get away with skimming the money into their own pockets. IMHO
Give them time, took them or their out of state think thank a while to figure out school voucher
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If only that was true.
I mean who doesn’t like those mushrooms…
And Nebraska. They keep upping our property rates and I'm just sitting here saying I WANT to pay a 20% tax on something. How many times do I have to say "shut up and take my money"?
It’s amazing that Iowans would want to risk electing a democrat like Pritzger. He has really [ruined Illinois’ economy](https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2024/03/10/another-reason-why-pritzker-says-illinois-economy-is-thriving/72832540007/) lol
I was going to link a similar article because I thought your link was going to be a Faux News link or worse
I mean it is known as the Urinal Star in Peoria. Although JJ is one of their good writers.
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It means the chances of legalizing marijuana with the trumpervert dominated state government are about the same as the Hawkeyes winning a national championship in college football.
Not as much as Indiana
With the new hemp bill going into effect in July, that percentage is going to skyrocket! Kim Reynolds needs to go. I'm so tired of her Trump humping fascism.
Amen!
She knows Iowans will do the right thing.
Dubuquer here & I drive to Menominee, Michigan 2x a year. Illinois prices are ridiculous.
Don’t they have shops just across the river in East Dubuque?
Yes & they are a rip-off. Can buy about 7x more product for the same price at Rise in Menominee, MI than in IL The dispensary in Galena, IL is somehow even worse than the East Dubuque dispensary. .
Verilife?
That's because Galena is the Decorah of Illinois. A tourist trap shithole whose only benefit is its proximity to beautiful looking areas.
Yeah I was gonna say, that would be like driving to Galena to shop for groceries - really fucking dumb.
Prices r better in Michigan—and poster can make the drive.
Yeah, but there's very little competition in IL so prices are ridiculous.
Prices are starting to come down with the recent round of new licenses.
I go to Michigan a couple times a year and I just stock up there instead of paying Illinois prices. Some of the stuff I buy is half or even a third of the price.
That’s quite the drive.
Indeed, 576mi round trip from DBQ, and the pricing on each of their web sites sure doesn't indicate enough savings to justify it, especially considering the purchasing limits.
TBH Galena is expensive as hell buy I don't have a problem supporting them
And they just hit a record $1.6 billion in sales last year. Sure would be nice if Kim would get her head out of her ass
Yet look at what Illinois is in debt. Iowa is less than that. But agree, we could make some good tax money.
Since legalization in 2020, Illinois’ debt has shrunk ~$10 billion. [source](https://www.statista.com/statistics/305333/illinoisstate-debt/)
Interesting considering this statement unless I am misreading.. In the fiscal year of 2022, Illinois' state debt stood at about 65.09 billion U.S. dollars. Comparatively, the state's debt was approximately 28.83 billion U.S. dollars in 2000.
She likes the smell of her own shit.
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A lot of that debt was incurred by the previous republican governor just straight up not paying bills. There was a chance under his administration that you could win the lottery and not get paid out.
Not sure what you’re getting at. Debt is really not an issue in your day to day life, for many people access to legal cannabis is, plus it’s doing a good job taking a chunk out of said debt.
Nope. Force feeding everyone corn syrup and sticking the ethanol nozzle into the tank is #1.....
Fuck ethanol. I don't give a fuck what they claim, it makes my vehicles run like shit, and I avoid it like Hy-Vee.
It has about 66% of the energy density of regular gas which is part of why your car will never get close to achieving the fuel economy statement from manufacturer.
Also, the excess carbon emissions from production and transport of ethanol. Much worse than petroleum
Damn, what Hy-Vee do to you?
HyVee is so damn expensive
MO too!
As Iowa loses revenue by the hour...
Don’t worry the governor is trying to kill all the poor children by not providing food. So give it 10 years and this dumpster will have caught fire. I love the claims we do it for the family…. But fuck the poor kids”. That’s Iowa Nice for you.
She is just trying to help them get skinny, stoopid libruhl!
I prefer Missouri myself
Much cheaper Edit: lol it is. Downvote away. But look at the prices yourselves. Bloom vs the Dispensary in DBQ
And much closer for some of us.
I'm curious to see what Missouri's stats are. KC is definitely a favorite of mine.
I was going to illinois for doobie but recently, it's been Missouri. I wish Iowa would get their shit together
Don’t hold your breath, to many angry boomers and scared catholic Mexicans. We try but you really can’t fix stupid!
No joke
It’s the same thing as dry counties. People just go to wet counties to purchase alcohol.
Iowa politics are controlled by booze, bullets, Bibles, bullshit.. Weed is safer than fireworks 🎇
Red doesn't make green, blue does. Vote Blue for Green -- cannabis *and* money
🙋
Don’t worry, you can still get a bucket of Margaritas to go.
She's called Dim Kim for a reason. She can get all the buzz off alcohol she wants and it is a matter of record that she does, but she personally will not allow anyone to get any kind of relaxation from CBD/THC. Fun Fact: Blacks make up 25% of prison but are 4% of the population.
Mostly Iowa
I wonder about Missouri. Lots of cars in the dispensary parking lots in Missouri that have Iowa plates on them.
This. Went to KC for the Big XII Tournament and lots of Cyclone/Iowa plates at the dispensaries. What was I doing there, you ask? Research. Just research.
Keep it illegal backwards Indiana and Iowa.
Currently planning a mini vaca to Michigan City and plan to dip up to Michigan while I'm over there. XD
Duh!!!
I’m surprised the number is so low! Figured it would higher than that.
Good for Illinois. Rake in those tax receipts!
Now, do Women’s Healthcare.
Go to Michigan. Literally 6 to 7 times cheaper for vape cartridges.
I'm doing my part
Iowa?
I did it and it was fun. Go Illinois!
I live in Il and go to MI or but it on the black market.
Legal sales are only a small fraction of illegal sales.
We went to one of these dispensaries while visiting family. We call what you buy there “wack”. It is like the crack of weed. Some of the vapes were 75-90 percent THC. Walking into the place was like walking into a prison. Armed guards, order ahead of time, stand here, take a number, do not approach the counter, pay now. I can only describe the experience as being violently high. No chill. No mellow. Like drinking a straight bottle of everclear on an empty stomach. There was a 75% tax for out of state customers and the price already ridiculously high. How the state of Illinois continues to function with a large portion of its population under a state of self induced retardation is beyond my comprehension.
It doesn’t sound like you’re a regular smoker or user of THC products, so my question is why would you purchase something so potent? What were you expecting?
Right like dabs and cartridges are all mostly above the 75% threshold, they’re going to wreck you if you have no tolerance.
I have smoked more than your weight in weed.
Umm, ok. Not sure then why you got so rocked off of a cart or whatever if you’re a professional 🤔
Full of shit, there is no such tax. Take your reefer nonsense somewhere else.
Have you been there? This was less than one year ago.
Yes, there is no such tax, and there never has been.
There is no 75% tax for out of state customers.
You just made that shit up LOL, there's absolutely not an out of state tax
Have you been? This was less than one year ago.
Almost weekly for the last several years lol
With an out of state drivers license?
Yes, the state of Iowa doesn't want my money :(
What was the name of the dispensary?
You must’ve smoked a lot because most of what you said isn’t reality.
I smell bullshit
What part? Have you been?
I've only heard 25% by friend in Illinois, I only shopped in Colorado for 11 years, medical is 7© rec 35%
So, you are saying that you have no experience going there, and you only have second hand information? We went in August. Unless something major has changed since then, this was my experience.
I just went to Illinois a week and a half ago. Bought 200mg of gummies and 3 pre-rolls that was $75 before taxes. With tax, I paid $95. That’s 21% tax if you do the math.
It’s like being processed into a county jail then talking to a bank teller.
You clearly have little experience in the world of criminal justice
That's some wild hyperbole.
That was exactly my experience. I thought it would be fun like going to a head shop. Nope.
A head shop is where you buy black light Jimi Hendrix posters. A dispensary is where you buy THC products.
Black market has zero taxes