Social Equity

NY Certifies 1,100 Cannabis Workers Amid Equity Program Concerns
Illinois New Hemp Regulations Delayed After Industry Members Voice Concerns
Kamala Harris' Marijuana Plan Could 'Remove Barriers To Employment, Housing And Education For Black Men' Industry Leaders Say
Illinois New Hemp Regulations Delayed After Industry Members Voice Concerns
Kamala Harris' Marijuana Plan Could 'Remove Barriers To Employment, Housing And Education For Black Men' Industry Leaders Say
Can Small Cannabis Companies In Illinois Break Into The Medical Marijuana Market? (CORRECTED)
Black Cannabis Week: Philly Entrepreneurs Ignite Social Justice Movement Around PA's Marijuana Laws

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Minnesota Cannabis Update As Industry Prepares To Launch Retail Sales
Minnesota prepares for its 2025 cannabis market launch with new draft rules, preapproved licenses, and updated regulations...
Inside The AI-Driven Initiative Pioneering Financial Inclusion In The Cannabis Industry: Cannas Capital's 'Bank Black' Program
Cannas Capital Holdings launches the AI-powered Bank Black Initiative to ensure equitable financial access for minority business owners.
'We're Not Just Here to Sell Weed': An Illinois Dispensary's Mission To Home Shelter Dogs
Cannabis businesses, like Ivy Hall in Illinois, are taking action to support local communities and address social issues such as overcrowded animal shelters. They are also committed to social equity and have various community-driven projects.
Illinois Breaks Barriers With 100th Social Equity Cannabis Dispensary
Illinois celebrates opening 100th social equity-owned dispensary in Champaign, showcasing the economic impact of a thriving weed industry.
Illinois Has The 'Most Diverse Cannabis Business Ownership' In The Country, Opens 100th Social Equity Shop
Illinois celebrates its 100th social equity-owned dispensary, highlighting diversity in its cannabis industry and regulatory successes.
No Cannabis Legalization In Pennsylvania Without Our Support, Says Black Caucus Urging For Restorative Justice And Social Equity
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus says cannabis legalization law must contain policies concerning restorative justice and social equity.
'Equity Is More Than A Policy Statement': New Initiative Aims to Reshape New Jersey's Cannabis Industry
NJCEA aims to create a fair and inclusive cannabis industry in New Jersey, addressing disparities and promoting economic growth.
Cannabis Saga In The Empire State: Corruption Or Ineptitude? Private Equity Tramples Social Equity, Report Reveals
NY's public-private fund for social equity retailers is under scrutiny after a report uncovers a "lopsided deal" for a private equity firm.
Maryland Social Equity Cannabis Lottery Results: 174 Winners With Access To Thriving Market
The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) allocated 174 social equity cannabis licenses via lottery from over 1,700 submissions, with 1,500 qualifying for consideration.
Vangst Secures Government Contract To Empower Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Cannabis industry jobs platform Vangst announced on Tuesday a government contract with the Cannabis Business Office (CBO) – a part of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) - to create CannaBusiness Growth. The new educational program seeks to support social equity licensed cannabis entrepreneurs, by creating economic opportunities, local job creation, and community growth in Colorado. It's a result of Senate Bill 21-111 from a group of Colorado lawmakers that got enacted into law in 2021. The program, which includes more than 50 modules covering a range of general cannabis subjects to specific guidance relevant to industry verticals, is funded by the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund.
Martin Luther King III Advocates For Equity In Cannabis Industry And Support For Workers
Speaking in Las Vegas this week, Martin Luther King III, son of the civil rights advocate, emphasized the significance of fostering equity and inclusion within the cannabis industry.
Maryland Update: Social Equity Businesses Will Get First Shot At Recreational Marijuana Licenses
Social equity businesses in Maryland will have exclusive access to the first round of applications for new recreational cannabis dispensary, cultivation and processing licenses, state officials said on Friday.
Shinnecock Nation Will Open Tribally Owned Cannabis Dispensary This Fall
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High Stakes, Higher Standards: Cannabis Industry's ESG Revolution
In recent years, the cannabis industry has emerged from the shadows of prohibition into a realm of legality and potential profitability.
Government Promised Marijuana Businesses Equity Help, Bud Didn't Really Deliver: Big Expectations, Empty Coffers
This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission.
After Years Of Incarceration, Cannabis Brings New Opportunities
By Katherine Lehman
Stay On Top Of Pot Regulations: Oklahoma GOP Hopes Legalization Fails, Student-Run Expungement Clinics & More
Oklahoma GOP Leaders Root For Weed Legalization Initiative To Fail
EXCLUSIVE: Boston's First Black Female Cannabis Shop Owner Has Some Advice For Millennials And The Rest Of Us
As founder and CEO of The Heritage Club, a mission-driven Boston cannabis dispensary, Nike John is the youngest dispensary owner in Boston and the first Black woman to own a dispensary in a major city on the East coast. At 29 years old, John founded the cannabis dispensary and its non-profit subsidiaries as a way to not only provide safe cannabis products and support conscious co
Michigan: Disappointing Social Equity Program, Cannabis Poisoning Among Children, Marijuana Sales Strong
Despite efforts to inspire change and fariness in the community, it seems that Michigan's marijuana social equity program is failing to fulfill that purpose.
House Lawmakers Announce Witnesses For Hearings To Discuss Marijuana Reform
The House Oversight Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee announced a hearing on Tuesday titled “Developments in State Cannabis Laws and Bipartisan Cannabis Reforms at the Federal Level,” wh
Equity In New Mexico: State Courts Ask For Help With Cannabis Expungement
Recently, the chief justice of New Mexico’s Supreme Court told lawmakers the state’s judicial branch will seek “changes during the upcoming 60-day legislative session to a 2021 law that mandates small-level
New Jersey Wants Social Equity To Be Part Of Its Cannabis Program, Are Big Weed Companies On Board?
Even though marijuana sales are legal in New Jersey, members of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) have made it clear that they are not satisfied with how things are shaking out. Municipal rejection of dispensaries, rising real estate prices and lack of
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