Kentucky's Medical Marijuana Licensing Lottery: A Game-Changer for Access and Equity
Kentucky's medical marijuana program just took a huge step forward with the state's first licensing lottery, an event closely watched by business owners and patients alike.
Illinois Cannabis Diversity: Opening of 100th Social Equity Dispensary
Illinois is making headlines for the diversity in its cannabis market as it celebrates the opening of its 100th dispensary operated by social equity applicants. This milestone unde
Equity support promised by the government is not holding up
The marijuana industry has changed in recent years. Social justice has become a mission to provide access to growth, development and ultimately prosperity to communities harmed by
New York Cannabis Social Equity Fund Secures $150 Million Investment
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s cannabis social equity fund has secured a $150 million investment to support entrepreneurs who are licensed to
Colorado launches lending program for cannabis social equity companies
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday announced the launch of a new federally funded lending program for cannabis social equity companies. The new program is designed to provide fund
San Diego receives cannabis equity grant to boost local cannabis industry
Finally, San Diego is getting grants from the state as part of a program designed to help cities boost their local cannabis industries. The Southern California city announced last
Soft launches of second New York pharmacy, Social Equity Fund status up in the air
By Adam Jackson A second New York City dispensary is slated to open in Manhattan more than two weeks after the state saw its first legal adult sale. Union Square Travel Agency: A C
New Jersey Announces New Cannabis Social Equity Funding Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) last week announced the creation of a grant program to help small businesses with the costs associated with starting a busines
What can cities do for cannabis equity? Seattle lays out a blueprint
Last week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law three ordinances designed to improve equity and safety in Seattle’s local cannabis industry. Equity programs are usually led
Denver signs weed supply for social equity firm
Denver City Council passed a measure Monday aimed at strengthening the city’s cannabis delivery services and doing the right thing for people adversely affected by the War on
The Mayor of Seattle unveils bills to improve equity in the cannabis industry
People have been asking and voices have been heard about the push for a fairer cannabis industry and Seattle, Washington leaders are making changes. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pre
New analysis of SAFE Banking Act calls for 10 amendments to improve equity
A paper from the Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) was released August 12 by Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. The paper, entitled Not a SAFE Bet: Eq
Arizona issues cannabis social equity licenses
Arizona state regulators last week issued social justice cannabis business licenses, selecting 26 lucky winners from a lottery pool of nearly 1,200 applicants. The Arizona Departme
Colorado launches cannabis social equity grant program
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis last week announced the launch of a state grant program for cannabis social equity companies, offering licensed operators a new source of capital for thei
New York Legalization Update: Governor’s Equity Plans Revealed
In an unprecedented move, New York State plans to issue the first 100 licenses of its recreational cannabis program to individuals with marijuana-related beliefs or to individuals
New York hemp farmers who promote cannabis equity can also grow weed
By Nina Zdinjak New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a bill that would grant interim cannabis cultivation and processing licenses to hemp companies currently engaged in promoting
The New York Senate approves the Marijuana Licensing and Equity Act
By Jelena Martinovic The New York Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would grant provisional marijuana grower and processing licenses to existing hemp companies that are tak
How Virgil Grant shaped social equity for the city of Los Angeles
Social equity is one of the hottest conversations in cannabis. That’s because the cannabis industry and the lawmakers policing it need to atone for all of the damage theyR
Cannabis Equity And The Promise Of Reparations For The War On Drugs
In just a few years cannabis transformed from an illicit product to the 5th most valuable crop in the United States and a multibillion-dollar industry. This economic success, howev
Arizona’s social equity cannabis program is taking shape
Politicians in Arizona last week unveiled rules for a social justice cannabis program that aims to give communities hardest hit by cannabis bans opportunities in the state’s