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Social Equity
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Massachusetts House Approves Bill To Amend Cannabis Laws
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 153-2 on Wednesday to approve a bill to make several changes to the state’s cannabis laws.
Should German Cannabis Legalization Include Social Equity Set-Asides?
As the government appears to be prioritizing cannabis legalization, discussions for as early as this summer, what kind of social equity should be built into reform?
Arizona Awards Cannabis Social Equity Licenses
State officials in Arizona selected the applicants for cannabis social equity licenses last week, choosing 26 lucky winners to open recreational dispensaries.
Colorado Launches Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program
Colorado has launched a pilot grant program to help social equity cannabis applicants develop and grow their businesses.
Brand Spotlight: JUSTICE JOINTS
A cause worthy of support, Justice Joints gives back 100 percent to those disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs.
New Jersey Congressman Claims Not One Cannabis License Issued to Black-Owned Businesses
Fifty-six licenses in, and leaders claim that not enough licenses have been issued to Black-owned businesses in New Jersey.
Connecticut Set to Accept Cannabis Business License Applications
Regulators in Connecticut announced on Tuesday they will begin accepting applications for recreational cannabis business licenses next month.
New York Governor to Create $200M Cannabis Fund with Social Equity Focus
New York will create a $200 million fund in support of social equity within the state’s emerging legal cannabis market.
Illinois Cannabis Sales Doubled in 2021
Cannabis sales in Illinois are up and continuing to grow since legalization in 2019. Things are looking good for the newly legal state.
Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity in Arrests of Adults
Racial disparity in cannabis arrests has proven to be less of an issue in areas that have embraced decriminalization.