Illinois cannabis sales are down to start 2026 and the numbers are raising serious questions about the future of the market. At the same time, Ohio just rolled out new cannabis and hemp restrictions that could push consumers back to the unregulated market.

In this episode of The Elevated News Podcast, we break down what is really happening behind the numbers, what the new Ohio laws mean for consumers and businesses, and why Missouri’s licensing system is facing major legal challenges.

We also have another My Bud Jon review, plus Dave’s Conditional Cannabis Corner covering cannabis and Parkinson’s disease.

If you care about the future of cannabis, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Watch, comment, and let us know your thoughts.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:00 Trimmin trees

03:08 Preview of today’s stories

04:57 Plugs and affiliate codes

07:19 YouTube comments

11:23 QC Gardening Seed Swap April 11

12:15 My Bud Jon reviews Grandpa’s Stash

20:38 Illinois cannabis sales drop in 2026

32:05 Ohio cracks down on marijuana and hemp products

46:10 Missouri licensing lawsuit update

53:14 Cannabis and Parkinson’s disease

01:02:26 Wrap up

Topics Covered

Illinois cannabis sales 2026

Cannabis market decline

Ohio marijuana laws 2026

Hemp THC ban

Missouri cannabis licensing lawsuit

Cannabis for Parkinson’s disease

Cannabis industry news

Let us know in the comments

Do you think cannabis sales will keep dropping?

Are stricter laws helping or hurting the industry?

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