Craig Katz and Hemp Policy in Illinois & Missouri

Jonathan Miller interviews Craig Katz, Government Relations Manager of CBD Kratom, about policy challenges and opportunities facing the hemp industry in Illinois and Missouri. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is CBD Kratom's role in the US hemp industry?Given the opposition of Governor JB Pritzker, what's the status of legislative policy in Illinois?With the support Mayor Brandon Johnson, how are regulatory efforts proceeding in Chicago?How is the hemp industry navigating legislative battles with Big Marijuana and divisions among themselves in Missouri?Having served in the legislative trenches where the sausage is made, what are your general feelings about the future of US hemp policy?