Arizona Cannabis – Ryan Hurley
In Episode #53, we are joined by Ryan Hurley, general counsel at Copperstate Farms. We discuss: What's happening in Arizona following the approval of Proposition 207, which legalizes adult-use cannabis. The sea change in Arizonans' views on cannabis in recent years. Copperstate Farms, the largest medical cannabis grower in the Southwest. The intersection between cannabis and environmental issues, including renewable energy. What adult-use legalization in Mexico will mean to the cannabis industries in Arizona and the rest of North America. The overall economic climate in Arizona and why it's an attractive destination for those taking advantage of the remote work revolution. Harris Bricken's new Phoenix office. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Ryan: King of the Hill (whose main character has some strong views on cannabis!) Fred: The Fall Of Hong Kong: China's Strategic Plan To Conquer Hong Kong And Purge It Of Its People, by Ching Cheong (MEMRI)