Sen. Kimberly Lightford
Coverage of Sen. Kimberly Lightford in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. JB Pritzker signs hemp regulations into law, settling Illinois' lengthy delta-8 debate for now
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed hemp regulations into law to regulate delta-8 and other hemp-derived products similarly to recreational marijuana, aligning with a federal ban on hemp edibles and vapes set for November. The law aims to protect consumers and transition hemp industry entrepreneurs into the licensed cannabis sector, but opponents warn it will harm minority-owned businesses and jobs.
- Bill limiting locations for new immigration detention centers heads to governor | The Chicago Report
A new bill heading to the governor's desk would ban new immigration detention centers from being built near Illinois homes, schools, and churches. Sen. Kimberly Lightford is involved in the discussion.
- Illinois Legislature bans new immigration detention centers near homes and schools
Illinois Legislature passed a bill banning new immigration detention centers within 1,500 feet of homes, schools, and other facilities, which now awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature. Existing facilities like the Broadview ICE processing center are unaffected, and the legislation has drawn opposition from Republicans who argue it may be unconstitutional.