OCP (OFFICE OF CORRUPTION)

Andrew Freedman Resigns; Formation of Freedman & Koski

Andrew Freedman resigns as Colorado's Director of Marijuana Coordination and forms cannabis consultant group Freedman & Koski with Lewis Koski and John Hudak.


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RFI for Freedman & Koski

Brookings Institute Bio

Lewis Koski Resigns

Lewis Koski resigns as senior director of enforcement for the Colorado Revenue Department, shortly before joining Freedman & Koski.
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Maine DAFS & DACF Posts RFI

Maine's Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) and Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) post an RFI for Rule-Making for Adult-Use Marijuana Policy Implementation.
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Freedman & Koski Submit RFI to Maine

Freedman & Koski submit their response to the RFI for Maine's Adult-Use Marijuana Policy Implementation, marking a significant step in their involvement with Maine's cannabis regulation efforts.
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Maine DAFS Signs Agreement with Freedman & Koski

Maine's Department of Administrative and Financial Services signs an agreement with Freedman & Koski to consult on emergency legislation LD238, highlighting the firm's growing influence in cannabis policy consulting.


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Maine Signs Agreement with METRC, LLC

Maine signs an agreement with METRC, LLC for the Marijuana Inventory Control Tracking System, demonstrating the state's intent to implement track and trace.
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Maine Posts RFP for Consultant Services

Maine posts an RFP for Consultant Services for Rulemaking pursuant to L.D. 1719 and L.D. 1539, seeking expert advice on refining its cannabis regulations.
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Freedman & Koski Awarded RFP

The RFP for Consultant Services for Rulemaking pursuant to L.D. 1719 and L.D. 1539 is awarded to Freedman & Koski, further cementing their role in shaping Maine's cannabis policy framework.
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Freedman & Koski including John Hudak prepare report for Illinois

Freedman & Koski draft report titled, "A Snapshot of Demand for Adult-Use Cannabis in Illinois". At the same time they are actively consulting with State of Maine, $122,702.38 is paid to their firm including future OCP director, John Hudak.

Lewis Koski Joins METRC as COO

Lewis Koski, a key figure in cannabis regulation and co-founder of Freedman & Koski, joins METRC as Chief Operating Officer, highlighting a significant career move into the cannabis tracking industry.
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Maine Posts RFP for Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Tracking System

Maine posts an RFP for a Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Tracking System, indicating the state's efforts to implement tracking
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BioTrackTHC Awarded Contract

The contract for the Marijuana Seed-To-Sale Tracking System is initially awarded to Bio-Tech Medical Software, Inc., doing business as BioTrackTHC, marking a key decision in Maine's cannabis regulatory infrastructure.
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Contract with BioTrackTHC Mutually Terminated

Maine announces the mutual termination of its contract with BioTrackTHC and reveals plans to sign a new deal with METRC, LLC for cannabis tracking services.
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DAFS/OMP Signs 6-Year Contract with METRC, LLC

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services/Office of Marijuana Policy signs a 6-year deal with METRC, LLC, underscoring a long-term commitment to cannabis tracking and regulation.
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DAFS Renews Contract with Freedman & Koski

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services renews its contract with Freedman & Koski for Consultant Services for Rulemaking pursuant to L.D. 1719 and L.D. 1539, affirming the consultancy's ongoing involvement in cannabis policy development.
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First Payment to METRC by State of ME

The State of Maine pays METRC $18,750.00 per its contract just a year after Koski signs on as COO and only three months after Freedman & Koski's contract is renewed with State of Maine.

DAFS Renews Contract with Freedman & Koski, Amending Amount

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services renews its contract with Freedman & Koski for Consultant Services for Rulemaking pursuant to L.D. 1719 and L.D. 1539, amending the contract amount to accommodate new developments.

$33,800 is paid to Freedman & Koski

Freedman & Koski receive a payment from their contract with the State of Maine, less than 6 months before John Hudak is hired as the head of Maine's Office of Cannabis Policy

Erik Gundersen Steps Down as Director of OMP

Erik Gundersen announces his departure as the Director of the Office of Marijuana Policy, signaling a change in leadership at a pivotal time for Maine's cannabis regulation.
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John Hudak Hired as Director of OCP

John Hudak, co-founder of Freedman & Koski, is hired as the new director of Maine's Office of Cannabis Policy.
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OCP Amends Contract with METRC LLC

The Office of Cannabis Policy amends its contract with METRC LLC, increasing the total to $762,800.00 for cannabis tracking services.
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OCP Announces Proposed Rule Changes

The Office of Cannabis Policy announces proposed substantive rule changes for the medical program, marking a significant policy shift.
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