#116 - Hemp in the Heartland: Legislative Insight with IL Rep. Dan Swanson

In this episode, I interview Illinois State Representative Dan Swanson at the 2024 Hemp Research Open House, co-hosted by the Illinois Hemp Growers Association and the University of Illinois. Recorded in the hemp fields of Urbana-Champaign, this conversation covers the latest legislative session, the ongoing debate between the hemp and cannabis industries, and the bipartisan efforts needed to address public safety while fostering industry growth. Tune in to hear Representative Swanson's perspectives on the future of hemp in Illinois and the potential for collaboration across party lines. Read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/08/14/e116/