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Legacy Roots, Corporate Suits: The Tension Defining Cannabis Today
Working in the cannabis space was my first job, I was 15 years old. At that age there are not a lot of entrepreneurial outlets, nor management positions. It’s worth mentioning my age, I’m 43 years old now. So cannabis was still illegal pretty much everywhere when I was 15...
Chicago’s Decision to Ban Hemp-Derived THC Products, Excluding Drinks
Chicago has decided to implement a ban on hemp-derived THC products even before any amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill becomes law. However, there is a caveat: the city is still allowing hemp-derived THC beverages. I didn’t even know about this until attending a Cannabis Equity IL Coalition (CEIC) Zoom...
Multi-State Operators and How They are Destroying The Quality of Product in IL
I have consumed cannabis in 18 recreationally “legal” states. I put legal in quotes because the state governments say they are legal, but until you can go to a hash bar and burn one inside or smoke on the streets the same way you can smoke a cigarette (that will...
My Experience Interviewing at Dispensaries — and How It Strengthened My Belief in Growing Your Own
If you’ve read anything I’ve written — whether a blog post or a quick social media update — you’ve probably gathered that I’m not a huge fan of dispensaries. But just in case you’re new here, I’ll go over a few experiences that shaped my perspective. The Green Solution One...