Author: Cole Preston
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Overdue: Illinois’ State-Mandated Study Is “Being Finalized”
Article Updated at 2:57PM on 7/11/24: shortly after I published this article, the state officially released the Disparity Study. Read it here. Over the years, I have been making an effort to work with the state of Illinois to provide some clarity on the cannabis laws that exist in the state of Illinois. In the…
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The rules for home cultivation remain a bit hazy in Illinois
As some of you may know, I have been working with the state of Illinois to clarify the state’s cannabis laws. In a continuation of my efforts, I recently asked the state of Illinois to clarify what the possession limit is for registered medical cannabis patients in the state of Illinois. While this might seem…
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Episode 108 – Botched Legalization in Illinois, National Psychedelic Trends, and Wisconsin’s Arrest Spike
In this episode, I discuss a recent study by a Black advocacy group that described legalization in Illinois as ‘botched.’ Hear statements from an advisor behind the study and the state’s response. I also cover national psychedelic trends and a reported increase in possession arrests in Wisconsin. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript will…
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Episode 107 – Emma Savage
In this episode, I have a conversation with Emma Savage about her journey in the sex industry. Emma recounts her progression from starting as a young stripper to becoming a licensed legal prostitute in Nevada, and eventually transitioning to independent work. Throughout our discussion, Emma candidly shares both the highs and lows of her experience…
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Episode 106 – Cesar Marin
In this episode of The Cole Memo, I sit down with Caesar, a former CNN producer turned advocate for plant medicine and microdosing. Caesar shares his journey from corporate life to becoming a thought leader for those over 50 exploring microdosing. Tune in to learn about his new free ebook, courses, and his mission to…
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Episode 105 – Panic at the local board meeting!
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Phil. During the episode, we chat about a recent board meeting that we attended & I provide clarity on some questions that have recently appeared online. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. so Phil thank you for sitting back down with me…
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Episode 104 – What’s the status of cannabis legalization in Texas?
In this episode, I speak with Austin Zamhariri about the status of cannabis legalization/decriminalization in Texas. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome in this episode of the co memo clap clap clap clap my guest is calling from Texas I’ll spare you the singing This is the Cole…
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Episode 103 – The Dank Informer
In this episode, I sit down with TheDankInformer, a person I met on X (formerly Twitter). We discuss the topic of hemp regulation. I was under the impression that there might be a lot of disagreement during this conversation, but we seemed to agree on more than we disagreed on. Links mentioned during show The…
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Episode 102 – Heather and Boyd – VineyardAccounting.net
In this episode, I visit Molly’s Joint, a consumption lounge in Illinois, to sit down with Heather and Boyd LaFoon from VineyardAccounting.net. During the conversation, Boyd and Heather break down the crucial role that accountants play for businesses, explain the complexities of operating in the cannabis industry (including the implications of 280E on both state…
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Episode 101 – Legislative Recap with CannabisEquityIL.org
In this episode, Douglas Kelly and Peter Contos from Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition join me to recap the most recent legislative session. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of the Cole memo in this episode we’ll be doing a legislative recap…
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