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Episode 76 – Rod Kight – Kight On Cannabis – cannabusiness.law
In this episode, I speak with Rod Kight about a group of 20 state AGs that signed a letter to Congress “to address the glaring vagueness created in the 2018 Farm Bill that has led to the proliferation of intoxicating hemp products across the nation and challenges to the ability for states and localities to
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Episode 75 – New Drug Policy Bills Proposed in Illinois
In this episode, I speak about the CURE act and some cannabis bills that have been proposed which caught my eye. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome this is the Cole memo in today’s episode we’re going to be talking about potential legislative news for cannabis and drug
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Episode 74 – Jordan Davidson – Smart Approaches to Marijuana
In this episode, I sit back down with Jordan Davidson from Smart Approaches to Marijuana(SAM). Jordan and SAM do not believe that cannabis should be legal. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome in this episode I will be speaking with somebody who does not believe that cannabis should
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Episode 73 – Cannabis is complicating the re-unification process for families in Illinois
In this episode, we explore the intricate challenges of child reunification efforts in Illinois when a parent happens to be a cannabis user. During the episode, my guests discuss real-life cases where cannabis use has complicated the process, shedding light on the intersection of legal cannabis and child welfare in our state. Links mentioned during
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Episode 72 – Cae Jones – JungleCae.com
In this episode, Cae Jones joins me to tell me about his experience with the criminal-justice system for simply possessing cannabis in the state of Illinois. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. in this episode of the Cole memo I sit down with Kay Jones who you might know is jungle
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Episode 71 – Christian Reichert gets released from prison
Tune in for a powerful episode as Christian Reichert shares his journey from incarceration to freedom. Tune in as we discuss his experiences, challenges, and the transformative power of resilience. This is an episode that we had planned to record from prison. Fortunately, Christian was able to join us from the comfort of his own
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Episode 70 – Jackie Heim
In this episode I speak with Jackie Heim, the President and Founder of the Cannabis Club Redbirds at Illinois State University. During this episode, we talk about upcoming events by the Cannabis Club Redbirds. We also talk about cannabis in Illinois, hemp, and more. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello
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Episode 69 – Torrey Lisa
In this episode, Torrey Lisa returns! During our conversation we talk about the legal sex industry in Nevada. You can connect with Torrey at TorreyLisa.com. You can watch my complete series on the legal sex industry at ColeMemo.com/Sex The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello again Tori welcome back to the Cole memo it’s so
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Episode 68 – Tennesse’s war on local biz – featuring Lori Nanney
In this episode, I’m joined by Lori Nanney, the owner of Tokers, Inc., a hemp company based in Tennessee. Lori brings attention to a pressing issue: the targeted crackdown on Tennessee hemp businesses, which not only threatens local enterprises but also opens the door for out-of-state competitors to capitalize on online sales within Tennessee’s market.
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Illinois Craft Growers to See Expanded Opportunities in Cannabis Cultivation
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has announced new guidelines allowing craft growers to expand their cultivation spaces. Effective immediately, growers can apply for a canopy modification expansion in increments of 3,000, 6,000, and 9,000 square feet, with the possibility of expanding up to a maximum of 14,000 square feet. To be eligible for this expansion,
