#118 - Smoke, Mirrors, and Illinois' Cannabis Legacy: A Deep Dive with Phillip

In this episode of The Cole Memo, host Cole Preston sits down with fellow advocate and friend, Phillip. They spark up a candid conversation about Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's recent speech at the International Cannabis Bar Association, dissecting the claims of progress in Illinois' cannabis industry. Specifically, they discuss the stark realities behind the state's touted achievements, the unfulfilled promises of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), and the ongoing challenges faced by social equity applicants. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/08/25/e118/