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Washington Social Equity Application Nears Deadline
Washington state applicants have until March 30.
Washington Senate Passes Bill Banning Hiring Discrimination for Pot Use
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
The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state.
Washington State Announces Social Equity Applications for March 1
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
More people experiencing homelessness died of fentanyl overdoses in Seattle, Washington than ever before.
Yearly Cannabis Sales in Washington State Decline by $120 Million
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
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
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
The settlement ends a year-long investigation in Washington.
Seattle Mayor Introduces Bills to Enhance Equity in Cannabis Industry
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced three pieces of legislation to bolster social equity in cannabis.