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Ongoing Cannabis Criminalization in Illinois: Insights from an Elected Official Who Saw It Coming
In this article, I showcase excerpts from a recent interview with Illinois Representative Carol Ammons. You can watch or listen to the full interview here. I recently sat down with Representative Carol Ammons. In case you didn’t know, Representative Ammons was an outspoken critic of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act of 2019 (CRTA), which
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Episode 67 – Peter Contos – State of the State Recap & More – CannabisEquityIL.org
In this episode, I sit down with Peter Contos from the Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition(CEIC). During the episode, we recap the state of the state address and give you a sneak peek into what to expect in the upcoming legislative session. We also share ways in which you can get directly involved in the legislative
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Episode 66 – Illinois Cannabis News for 2/29/24!
In this episode, I discuss a newly released cannabis press release from the state of Illinois and analyze a local news story that aired recently. It was interesting to see the shared themes between the local news coverage and the press release. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome
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Episode 65 – Mike Fourcher – HeatRising.Net
Mike Fourcher returns in this episode to recap his trip to Dubai and to chat about the climate. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome longtime listeners of mine will recognize my next guest Mike fuche from heat rising.net is on this episode of the Cole memo I am
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Episode 64 – Illinois Representative Carol Ammons
In what may be my most pointed episode to date, I sit down with Illinois Representative Carol Ammons to discuss how cannabis continues to be criminalized in the state of Illinois. It’s worth noting that Representative Ammons foresaw this outcome nearly five years ago when she voiced concerns about the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
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Episode 63 – Psilocybin Assisted Therapy with Dr. Eric Lee
In this episode, I catch up with Dr. Eric Lee. Dr. Lee moved to Oregon to practice psilocybin assisted therapy. During this episode, he tells us what that looks like, how much it costs, and more. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. longtime listeners of mine will recognize my next guest
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Episode 62 – Chris Berry – Illinois Hemp Growers Association
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Berry and my friend Phil. Chris Berry is the COO at Illinois Hemp Growers Association. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome this is the Cole memo I am your host Cole Preston every episode is released an audio video and
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Loan Applications Open for Licensed Social Equity Cannabis Dispensaries in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the second round of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, offering $12 million in Direct Forgivable Loans to qualified, licensed social equity cannabis dispensaries. According to the press release, the program offers loans up to $240,000 for qualified, licensed social equity dispensaries. This initiative, praised
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Episode 61 – Watch JB Pritzker’s State of the State address with me!
In this episode, I watch JB Pritzker’s State of the State address live, as it aired. Links mentioned during show The auto-generated transcript is available below. in this episode of the Cole memo we will be watching the governor’s stateof the state address that’s Governor JB pritzer the elected governor of Illinois this is the
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Episode 60 – “Craft Growers” in Illinois Struggle to Cultivate Their Dreams
In this episode, I discuss an article that I recently wrote. This discussion includes my friend, Phil. Links mentioned in show The auto-generated transcript will be available below.
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