In this live Valentine’s Day episode of The Cole Memo, Cole Preston covers major cannabis policy updates in Illinois, including new bills that could legalize on-premise consumption at hospitality venues and eliminate the state’s controversial odor-proof container requirement. He also breaks down RFK Jr.’s recent comments on cannabis and their potential impact on federal rescheduling efforts.
The episode dives into the growing influence of European cannabis seed companies in the U.S., Illinois’ sudden halt of its stash bag program, and fresh hemp legislation aimed at protecting hemp-derived cannabinoids. With live listener reactions and commentary, this episode offers an engaging and timely look at the evolving landscape of cannabis reform.
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Links mentioned during show
- RFK Jr. Video that I played can be viewed here
- Illinois consumption bills – https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/illinois-bills-would-create-on-premise-cannabis-consumpt ion-act/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DGB6zLtxa1_/?igsh=b3VreXIza2l6ZDBu
- Read about other cannabis bills that have been introduced below
- Pritzker budget address article that I read
- Canna Equity Coalition publishes list of legislative priorities
- Eurpoean companies taking over the seed market
- Should hemp growers have to abide by the same regulations as cannabis producers?
- https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/14/teen-accused-of-being-under-influence-of-cannabis-in-fatal-wreck-near-chillicothe-illinois/78642874007/
- Hemp bill in Senate – https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/SB1775/2025
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