🎧 Episode 101 – Cannabis Companies Are Quitting! Illinois Exposes a Big Problem + Free Event Tix 🎟️

Welcome back to The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, your source for Midwest cannabis news, culture, and more!

In this episode, Aaron & Dave break down the biggest headlines in the plant world — including why Cresco Labs is quitting California, the UIC’s explosive report on faulty DUI blood testing, and how Illinois lawmakers are targeting intoxicating hemp products in a new regulatory push.

We’re also highlighting FREE general admission to the Illinois Craft Showcase, and diving deep into ALS and cannabis in this week’s Conditional Cannabis Corner.

As always, we’re keeping it real, shouting out the community, and giving you everything you need to stay informed, entertained, and elevated.

🕒 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

00:06 – Weekend Catch-Up

00:11 – Illinois Craft Showcase: Free Tickets 🎟️

00:15 – Cresco Labs Exits California Market

00:24 – UIC Report: Faulty DUI Blood Testing

00:36 – Hemp Regulation Debate in Illinois

00:46 – Conditional Cannabis Corner: ALS & the Power of the Plant

01:00 – Wrap-Up + Sneak Peek at Next Week

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

🎫 Illinois Craft Showcase – Free Tickets

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/2nd-annual-illinois-craft-showcase-offers-free-tickets/

📉 Cresco Labs Exits California

https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/us-states/california/news/15751086/cresco-labs-exiting-california-cannabis-market

🧪 UIC Report on Faulty Blood Testing

https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/uic-releases-report-on-faulty-dui-blood-tests/

⚖️ Illinois Lawmakers on Hemp Regulation

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/regulating-intoxicating-hemp-products-is-a-priority-illinois-lawmaker-says/

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