Author: Cole Preston
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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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State of Illinois Clarifies Homegrown Medical Cannabis Possession: No Set Limit, Provided It’s “Secured”
Article updated on 7/10/2024 to add a link to a follow up article that I wrote on this subject. As some of you may know, 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. I recently…
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Illinois State Website Updated to Acknowledge Legalization of Cannabis Gifting
In a recent update to the official Illinois state website, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) fulfilled its promise to provide clarity on cannabis gifting. In case you missed it, my attention was drawn to this issue following a recent examination of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office website, where I noticed the absence…
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Episode 85 – Charles Flanagan
In this episode, I sit down with Charles Flanagan. During the episode, Charles and I share our struggles with mental health and addiction. We also discuss fitness, health, food, cannabis, the iron law of prohibition, and much more. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome this is the Cole…
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Episode 84 – A New Vision for Cannabis Reform – Rod Kight
In this episode, I’ll be playing a speech that was given by attorney Rod Kight. The speech was entitled “A New Vision for Cannabis Reform”. During the speech, Mr. Kight discusses a new vision of cannabis reform to address the current failing system in the US. You might recognize Rod from episode 76 of The…
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Episode 83 – Happy 4/20
Here is a quick 10 minute episode for your 4/20! During this episode, I discuss recent statements that Jim Belushi made at a Cannabis Innovation Summit hosted by our friends at GrownIn and 1871. I also discuss outages that seem to be affecting dispensaries in the state of Illinois and across the nation today. Links…
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Exclusive: State of Illinois Confirms Gifting of Cannabis is Legal
In a review of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office website, I noticed that mentions of gifting cannabis had disappeared from their FAQ section. This seemed like a straightforward question: If cannabis is legal, can I gift it? So, I reached out to the state for an answer. The state clarified that adults 21 and…
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