Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses
May 5, 2023
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The measure allows for 52 more cannabis retailers between 2024 and 2032 in Washington.
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Washington State Psilocybin Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
April 19, 2023
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After amendments were enacted by the House and Senate, a psilocybin bill heads to the desk of Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington Bill Would Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Cannabis
April 3, 2023
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Senate Bill 5123 would ban most pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in the state of Washington.
Washington Social Equity Application Nears Deadline
March 15, 2023
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Washington state applicants have until March 30.
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
February 24, 2023
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The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed.
Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed
February 10, 2023
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The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state.
Washington State Announces Social Equity Applications for March 1
January 23, 2023
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After three years since Washington enacted a social equity program, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is finally ready to open up applications.
Fentanyl Crisis Behind Record Homeless Death Toll in Seattle
January 18, 2023
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More people experiencing homelessness died of fentanyl overdoses in Seattle, Washington than ever before.
Yearly Cannabis Sales in Washington State Decline by $120 Million
December 20, 2022
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Regulated cannabis sales dropped by about $120 million compared to a year ago, according to a report from market data analyst Headset.
Only 4% of Cannabis Businesses in Washington State are Black-Owned
October 27, 2022
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Washington State’s transition to adult-use cannabis failed to include Black and Brown business owners, but there’s hope that a task force will enact change.
Cannabis Had Highest Tax Revenue in Colorado and Washington Over Alcohol, Cigarettes
October 20, 2022
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According to a recent report from the Tax Policy Center, Colorado and Washington both received more revenue from legal cannabis sales than from alcohol or cigarettes this year.
Washington State Settles With Unicorn Brands Following Synthetic THC Probe
September 30, 2022
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The settlement ends a year-long investigation in Washington.
Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses
May 5, 2023
No Comments
The measure allows for 52 more cannabis retailers between 2024 and 2032 in Washington.
Washington State Psilocybin Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
April 19, 2023
1 Comment
After amendments were enacted by the House and Senate, a psilocybin bill heads to the desk of Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington Bill Would Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Cannabis
April 3, 2023
No Comments
Senate Bill 5123 would ban most pre-employment drug testing for cannabis in the state of Washington.
Washington Social Equity Application Nears Deadline
March 15, 2023
No Comments
Washington state applicants have until March 30.
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
February 24, 2023
No Comments
The Washington state Senate has passed a bill that prevents employers from denying employment based on a positive drug test for weed.
Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed
February 10, 2023
2 Comments
The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state.
Washington State Announces Social Equity Applications for March 1
January 23, 2023
No Comments
After three years since Washington enacted a social equity program, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is finally ready to open up applications.
Fentanyl Crisis Behind Record Homeless Death Toll in Seattle
January 18, 2023
1 Comment
More people experiencing homelessness died of fentanyl overdoses in Seattle, Washington than ever before.
Yearly Cannabis Sales in Washington State Decline by $120 Million
December 20, 2022
1 Comment
Regulated cannabis sales dropped by about $120 million compared to a year ago, according to a report from market data analyst Headset.
Only 4% of Cannabis Businesses in Washington State are Black-Owned
October 27, 2022
6 Comments
Washington State’s transition to adult-use cannabis failed to include Black and Brown business owners, but there’s hope that a task force will enact change.
Cannabis Had Highest Tax Revenue in Colorado and Washington Over Alcohol, Cigarettes
October 20, 2022
1 Comment
According to a recent report from the Tax Policy Center, Colorado and Washington both received more revenue from legal cannabis sales than from alcohol or cigarettes this year.
Washington State Settles With Unicorn Brands Following Synthetic THC Probe
September 30, 2022
1 Comment
The settlement ends a year-long investigation in Washington.
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