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War On Drugs
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DEA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of War on Drugs, Drugs Are Winning
Drug use is higher than ever as the DEA celebrates its 50th anniversary.
July 11, 2023
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.
July 6, 2023
California Task Force Recommends Apology, Drug War Reparations for Black Americans
A California task force voted on Saturday to officially recommend a series of proposals to compensate and apologize to Black residents for generations of harm caused by discriminatory policy and the War on Drugs.
May 10, 2023
Washington Governor Signs Bill Expanding Social Equity Licenses
The measure allows for 52 more cannabis retailers between 2024 and 2032 in Washington.
May 5, 2023
Colorado Launches Loan Program for Cannabis Social Equity Businesses
A new program from Colorado’s Cannabis Business Office and nonprofit partner NuProject will provide loans to cannabis social equity businesses.
April 26, 2023
Australian Cannabis Activists Protest THC Ban for Drivers
Activists staged a 4/20 protest featuring a cavalcade of military vehicles traveling the streets of Sydney to publicize failed policies.
April 24, 2023
San Diego Receives Cannabis Equity Grant To Boost Local Weed Industry
The city of San Diego received $880,000 as part of the program.
March 3, 2023
From the Archives: Richard Belzer (1994)
An interview with the late, great actor, comedian, and cannabis fan Richard Belzer (1944-2023). By Chuck Crisfulli.
February 26, 2023
Higher Profile: Anthony Winston III, Engineer
Winston Engineering, Inc. is building the cannabis industry equitably.
February 1, 2023
Connecticut Clears Nearly 43K Cannabis Convictions
The move fulfills provisions in Connecticut legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis.
January 4, 2023