Illinois medical marijuana czar leaving post
The state’s medical marijuana czar is stepping down.
Bob Morgan, a lawyer who runs the state’s medical marijuana program, will leave his post May 6.
“It has been an incredible honor to serve the state and the patients of the medical cannabis program. I am grateful to Gov. [Pat] Quinn for his initial appointment of me, and to Gov. [Bruce] Rauner for retaining me in my role during this transition period,” Morgan said in a text message. “While I will be moving into private legal practice, I plan to continue advocating for Illinois patients with debilitating medical conditions and have confidence in the long-term success of the pilot program.”
A spokesman for the governor’s office could not immediately comment on who will replace Morgan.
State Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, who has championed the program, praised Morgan and said he hopes an equitable person is named to replace him.
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