Author: Cole Preston
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Episode 93 – Officer Ramirez – Chicago Police Officer
In this episode, I speak with Chicago Police Officer Ramirez about cannabis legalization. This episode features a sneak peek at my mini-doc. See the full show notes(below) to learn more about the DUI issue that I raised. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome to the Cole memo in…
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Episode 92 – Aaron – SupportDopePeople.com
In this episode, I sit down Aaron from SupportDopePeople.com. We recap a recent Medical Cannabis Advisory Board meeting that we attended, an Illinois cannabis legislative update that we received, and much more. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome everybody you’re listening to the Cole memo I’m your host…
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Episode 91 – Satire & Twitter Feuds with Dennis Walker – Mycopreneur.com
In this episode, I speak with Dennis Walker about one of his latest satirical videos that sparked a small outcry on Twitter. In case you didn’t know: Dennis Walker is a journalist & satirist that has had their work featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Psychedelic Alpha, and many other major publications. Tune in to learn about…
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Episode 90 – Cannabis transportation in Illinois – 3rd Party Carriers Illinois
In this episode, I speak with Victoria, Ted, and Norberto from 3rd Party Carriers (3PC) Illinois. We explore the challenges that licensed transporters encounter, share active legislation that 3PC believes could alleviate some of their difficulties, discuss potential for collaboration with established operators, and more. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below.…
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Episode 89 – Reviewing new Cannabis Legislation in Illinois
In this episode, I review new cannabis legislation that was filed in the state of Illinois. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome to this episode of the Cole memo in this episode I’m going to be going through some legislation that was just filed I’ll kind of be…
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Episode 88 – Mids, Belushi talks lowering taxes, gifting is legal in Illinois, & more
In this episode, we discuss the concept of mids. We also explore a recent anecdote from Jim Belushi and Governor Pritzker’s 4/20 excursion to Michigan. We also discuss the framework of the Illinois cannabis industry, and the legality of cannabis gifting within the state of Illinois. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available…
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Episode 87 – Hemp, HLVd, & Social Equity with Michael Malcolm
In this episode, I discuss hemp, HLVd (a disease some studies estimate affects 90% of weed in California), our definitions of Social Equity, and more with Michael Malcolm. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. well Mike welcome back to the Cole memo it’s a pleasure to speak with you today cheers…
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Episode 86 – Kirsten Velasco – VapeNProp.com
In this episode, I sit down with Kirsten Velasco from VapeNProp.com. During the discussion, we talk about the early days of the medical cannabis program in Illinois, the current debate around hemp, and more. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome to the Cole memo I’m your host Cole…
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Overdue: Illinois’ State-Mandated Study on Cannabis Licensing Yet to be Published
Update: I have reached out to the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office for comment on the Disparity and Availability study. In this article, I will be noting the fact that the Disparity and Availability study is overdue. I will also be sharing some information that has been published by the state for the sake of posterity.…
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“Craft grower” licensees receive operational approval
In case you missed it, I most recently wrote about how groups that received the “craft grower” license in the state of Illinois have been struggling to cultivate their dreams. I provided a brief overview of cannabis taxation and regulation in Illinois, the article also covered what “craft growers” had to say, the article detailed…
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