Category: Article
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Exclusive: Archive of Illinois Cannabis History — Hash Wednesday!
Long before the implementation of regulations and taxation on cannabis in Illinois, a rich and vibrant cannabis culture thrived. This archive stands as one of the most comprehensive records of that era. Below, you will find photographs, newspaper headlines, press releases, notes, signage, and more, all directly shared with me by participants of past Hash…
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The Alliance for Cannabis Equity Unveils Proposals for 2024 Legislative Priorities in the Illinois Cannabis Industry
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m not just referencing the recent holiday season. This is the time when legislators make their way back for spring session, a period ripe with opportunities and developments. As we approach the buzz of a legislative session, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve gotten my hands…
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Tired of our series on legal sex? Good news, it is almost over!
As I wrap up my series on the legal sex industry, I wanted to let you know that several new episodes that are centered around the topic of drug policy are now available for streaming at ColeMemo.com/Patreon. These episodes will be available for public streaming now, but, I wanted to make this announcement formally in…
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Exclusive: Outdoor cultivation of cannabis in Illinois
Over the past few years, I have come across discussions about cannabis cultivators in Illinois who have been granted permission to grow their crops outdoors. While this might not seem particularly noteworthy to the average person, those familiar with the intricacies of the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA 2019) understand that cannabis cultivation…
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Recap: Fireside chat with CBAI and CROO
This article was edited for clarity surrounding the discussion on legal transportation of cannabis in Illinois (paragraph 31). This article was also edited to add a photo of Tiffany Chappel Ingram and I. Edits were made on 12/10/23 at 12:40AM. When I saw that the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CBAI) would be hosting a…
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Exclusive: Uncovering Unpublished Cannabis Data – Illinois Cultivator and Dispensary Fines Revealed in Both Unredacted and Redacted Formats
On July 22nd, 2020, an article published on GrownIn.com reported that the state of Illinois had issued fines to cultivators in the years 2019 and 2020. Unfortunately, the original article from GrownIn.com seems to have been removed from their website. To access an archived version of the report as it was initially published, you can…
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