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Social Equity
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New York Judge Pauses Cannabis Dispensary Licensing
A New York judge this week issued a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit challenging the state’s marijuana retailer licensing program, barring regulators from issuing or processing new licenses until the matter is resolved.
Military Veterans File Suit Against New York’s Cannabis Licensing Rules
Four military veterans have filed suits against New York regulations that restrict the state’s first cannabis retailer licenses to those with marijuana-related convictions.
Colorado’s Cannabis Party Buses Keep Chugging Along
The cannabis bus services hit the road earlier this year.
Report: Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Fund At $0 Year After Launch
The fund was approved by lawmakers last year.
Drink Your Weed
Inside Rose Mary Jane, Oakland’s first and only Black woman-owned social equity cannabis bar and lounge.
New York Cannabis Social Equity Fund Secures $150 Million Investment
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million investment from Chicago Atlantic.
We’re Getting Equity Wrong
A journalist’s plea for entrepreneurs, brands, and regulators to look beyond retail licenses and nonprofit donations.
Pushing Enforcement Before Real Access is Garbage Policy
Trying to shut down the trap before there are legal stores to shop in? Yeah, that’s worked for the past few decades…
New Illinois Budget Includes Provisions for Cannabis Businesses
Illinois is the next state to allow licensed cannabis businesses to take tax deductions under Section 280E.