Illinois Cannabis Sales Hit $149M 💰 | PTSD & THC Truths | Elevated News Ep98

This week on The Elevated News Podcast with Two Dope Dudes, we break down the biggest cannabis headlines and policy shifts with Midwest realness. Whether you're a grower, a patient, or just curious — this one’s for you. 💨

🎙️ Episode 98 Highlights:

• 💵 Illinois cannabis sales top $149 million in May 2025
• 🚓 New Chicago PD policy on weed odor searches
• 🧠 Rand Paul pushes to raise federal THC limits in hemp
• 📉 Only 27% of U.S. cannabis businesses are profitable in 2024
• 🧘 Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner: Using THC to navigate PTSD & trauma

We also shout out our favorite YouTube commenters and chop it up about legacy growers, bad regulations, and the truth about market compression. As always, no corporate fluff—just Two Dope Dudes talking facts.

🌱 Referenced Articles:

• May Sales Report: https://illinoisnewsjoint.com/may-cannabis-sales-reach-highest-monthly-totals-this-year/
• Chicago Weed Smell Policy: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/new-chicago-police-policy-discourages-searches-based-on-marijuana-odor/
• Rand Paul Hemp THC Bill: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rand-paul-files-bill-to-triple-federal-thc-limit-for-hemp-as-house-pursues-crackdown-on-consumable-cannabinoids/
• Cannabis Business Profitability Report: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/business-issues-benchmarks/cannabis-business-profit-trends/news/15686501/only-27-of-us-cannabis-operators-profitable-in-2024-whitney-economics-reports

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