In this episode, Cole makes a few announcements and shares the latest in Illinois cannabis news.
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Links mentioned during show
- Schaumburg family fights to keep access to daughter’s medical marijuana patches
- An in-depth recap of the last legislative session, featuring Peter and Doug from the Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition, can be viewed here (episode 239 of The Cole Memo)
- Linked below is content that covers the subject of odor-proof cannabis container requirement in Illinois
- Odor Proof scene from Mini Doc
- 12:38~14:45
- Episode 213 – Odor Proof Updates + Metrc’s impact on Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
- Episode 213 – Odor Proof Updates + Metrc’s impact on Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
- Episode 199 – Cannabis Odor Bill Moves Forward but a “Compromise” Could Weaken It
- The proposal that I discussed in this ultimately did not come to fruition
- Cannabis Odor Search Ban Advances in Illinois, but a “Compromise” Could Undermine Its Intent
- The proposal that I discussed in this ultimately did not come to fruition
- Episode 190 – Help End Cannabis-Odor-Based Vehicle Searches in Illinois
- Episode 184 – Breaking: Illinois Senate Advances SB42 to Curb Vehicle Searches Based on Cannabis Odor
- Illinois Senate Advances Bill to Curb Cannabis-Based Traffic Stops, House Consideration Up Next
- After Objections, CPD Agrees Officers Will Not Search Vehicles Based on Smell of Raw Cannabis: Reform Groups
- Odor Proof scene from Mini Doc
- Full episode of Cannabis Coast to Coast news, featuring my segment, can be streamed by clicking here or below link.
- Parkway Dispensary Closure
- Post that I shared can be viewed here.
- Crain’s Articles
- Illinois said it was all in on cannabis equity. Here’s where it stands on that promise.
- Illinois lending for social equity cannabis businesses tops $62 million
- Commentary: It’s premature to call cannabis equity journey a failure
- Written by Portia Mittons who has been on the show in the past. You can watch that episode here.
- Commentary: Illinois’ costly and complex Cannabis Regulation law needs a significant overhaul
- Written by Scott Redman, who has been on my show multiple times
- Raoul: Marijuana ‘dangers’ justify blocking IL users from owning guns

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