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Episode 59 – Cannabis Testing Standards in Illinois – Dr. Bob Miller – ACTLab.com
In this episode, Dr. Bob Miller and I explore the landscape of cannabis testing standards both within Illinois and across the United States. We dive into recent testimony provided by Dr. Miller concerning a notable issue in Illinois’ cannabis testing protocols. Additionally, we cover the process of testing samples, discuss cannabis remediation techniques, examine the
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Episode 58 – Chatting about New York’s cannabis market with Alyson
In this episode, I speak with Alyson about her experience of working and shopping in New York’s cannabis market. You might recognize Alyson from our discussion on The Chillinois Podcast. The auto-generated transcript is available below. well I was just looking and it looks like the last time you were on was episode number 292
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Illinois Medical Patient Arrested – The Cole Memo featured on High At 9 News
My story on an Illinois medical cannabis patient’s arrest was featured on “High at 9 News.” You can watch the full episode here. The auto-generated transcript will be available below.
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Episode 57 – Illinois’ Cannabis Testing Rules Under Scrutiny: A Critical Examination
In what might be our shortest episode ever, Dr. Bob Miller sheds light on challenges of cannabis testing regulations in Illinois, specifically with regard to pesticide testing. Dr. Miller emphasizes the impracticality of current requirements, stressing that laboratories face significant obstacles in compliance. Dr. Miller claims that this issue has resulted in widespread non-compliance, which
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Episode 56 – Legalized But Criminalized: David Gets Stuck in Illinois’ Cannabis Contradiction
In this episode, I sit down with David, who recounts his experience as a victim of Illinois’ ongoing criminalization of cannabis. Tune in to gain insight into his story. You can read the story here. Links mentioned in show The auto-generated transcript is available below. hello and welcome in this episode I will be speaking
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Article: Legalized But Criminalized: David Gets Stuck in Illinois’ Cannabis Contradiction
Article Updated on February 18, 2024, at 12:45 AM to include the home-grow guidelines that were presented by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) during a Medical Cannabis Working Group meeting in June of 2022. I also added a reference to an article that I wrote on outdoor cultivation of cannabis in Illinois. Article
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Episode 55 – Ryan Crandall – CRO of MariMed
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Crandall, the Chief Revenue Officer at MariMed Inc., to discuss the company’s latest developments. We explore MariMed’s recent acquisition of a craft license in Illinois, we discuss limited licenses & open licensing approaches, we discuss the hemp industry, implications of cannabis decriminalization, the ongoing discussion over rescheduling,
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Episode 54 – Jon Levine – CEO of MariMed
In this episode, I feature an interview that I captured during the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference 2023. Following a session’s conclusion, I conducted an impromptu interview with Jon Levine to discuss comments that he made about the cannabis market in Illinois. Jon Levine is the Chief Executive Officer at Marimed Inc. I am re-releasing this
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“Craft Growers” in Illinois Struggle to Cultivate Their Dreams
If you’re at all familiar with my work, you’ll know that I tend to speak about issues as they relate to cannabis consumers. I am not a business owner nor do I have any aspirations to become one. As a result, I found myself in unfamiliar territory when I contacted several cannabis license-holders to discuss
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Gifting of Cannabis References Vanish from Illinois Website – A Repeat Occurrence
Historically, various references to cannabis regulations have been present on official Illinois Government websites. In this article, I highlight a notable omission or oversight within the CROO’s recently updated website. It’s important to note that this article does not constitute legal advice. Instead, I hope that it serves as an informational resource. I’ve reached out
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