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Washington
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Washington Social Equity Application Nears Deadline
Washington state applicants have until March 30.
March 15, 2023
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.
February 24, 2023
Washington Lawmakers Propose Raising Taxes on Higher Potency Weed
The bill would tax cannabis based on THC percentage in Washington state.
February 10, 2023
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.
January 23, 2023
From the Archives: How To Talk to Your Kids About Pot (2004)
"We're in trouble now, honey."
January 22, 2023
Fentanyl Crisis Behind Record Homeless Death Toll in Seattle
More people experiencing homelessness died of fentanyl overdoses in Seattle, Washington than ever before.
January 18, 2023
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.
December 20, 2022
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.
October 27, 2022
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.
October 20, 2022