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Social Equity
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NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
New York advocates rallied on Juneteenth Eve after it was discovered Governor Hochul moved forward with a plan to fund the state's cannabis industry despite numerous red flags pointed out to her.
Arizona’s Social Equity Program Isn’t Living Up to the Hype
Many say that the law doesn’t do enough to support social equity applicants, and as a result many of them have sold their licenses to corporate companies.
Brooklyn Dispensary, Notorious B.I.G. Mural Causes Stir
The Emerald Dispensary in Brooklyn was forced to paint over a mural due to New York’s ad and signage restrictions.
Cannabis Social Equity: Struggles, Success
Movers and shakers in the social equity scene extrapolate on overcoming challenges and exciting new programs.
Cultivating Community
Gorilla Rx fights for social equity and now stands as a hub for cannabis culture in Los Angeles.
New Study Reviews Inequity in Cannabis Research, Recommends How To Move Forward
Improving equity in cannabis research requires understanding the historical effects of the War on Drugs and current trends in legislation.
New Jersey Launches Second Phase of Cannabis Seed Equity Grant Program
$8 million has been earmarked for social equity cannabis business applicants.
Diversity in the Cannabis C-Suite Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Study Finds
Many female and POC executives left the cannabis industry during lockdown. Why did they go, and what made them come back?
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.