Cannabis social justice in Illinois lags as 82 new dispensaries open
Illinois has seen a boom in its cannabis industry, with 82 new dispensaries popping up across the state. Yet despite promises of social justice, many minority entrepreneurs remain
Diversity in Illinois cannabis industry increases, Chicago takes the lead in social justice initiatives
Chicago is making a major effort to increase diversity in Illinois' recreational cannabis industry, with the goal of creating more opportunities for underrepresented groups. Th
Cannabis and social justice in the USA
Cannabis industry and social justice in the USA As you navigate the complicated terrain of marijuana legalization, keep in mind that beyond legalization there are social justice is
Can cannabis reclassification be a real step toward racial justice?
While cannabis reclassification is seen as a step toward greater racial equity in drug policy, it alone may not fully address the systemic problems that lead to racial inequalities
The Last Prisoner Project’s State of Cannabis Justice Report highlights sobering realities
The Last Prisoner Project has highlighted some frightening realities despite recent promises and moves at the federal level to loosen laws surrounding cannabis prohibition. A year
The U.S. Department of Justice has extended the deadline for comment on the pardon to August 15
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in March that it was officially launching an online portal to make it easier than ever for people with minor convictions for cannabis u
The governor of Washington signs legislation expanding social justice licenses
Washington will add dozens more retail cannabis stores to its existing adult-use market over the next decade after the state’s governor signed into law Monday. The measure, s
Justice Department appeals cannabis gun rights
In a not-so-surprising move, the US government’s Department of Justice will appeal a federal court decision protecting the gun rights of cannabis users. Last month, a US judg
Department of Justice starts deletion request
Now is the time to speed up the process and get proof of pardon for low-level cannabis convictions that no longer exist today but still haunt individuals, sometimes decades later.
Why did Curaleaf’s rich, white CEO say social justice programs were going too far? And is he right?
The commercialization of the cannabis market has led to its transformation from a movement to an industry. This shift brings with it additional responsibilities, particularly in th
Washington State Announces Social Justice Motions for March 1st
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) has officially announced that it will file social justice requests on March 1st. The application window only lasts 30 days and
The governor of Connecticut elects the chair of the Social Justice Council
Connecticut’s adult-use law was packed with provisions to ensure a fair industry, and now the state’s Social Equity Council has a new chair. Connecticut Governor Ned La
Los Angeles selects 100 more social justice applicants after lawsuit
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation announced last week that it “successfully conducted the Retail Applications Lottery, also known as the Phase 3 Retai
Could residency lawsuits turn cannabis social justice on its head?
By John Schroyer A spate of lawsuits challenging residency requirements in at least three states has some advocates of the cannabis industry’s social justice programs concern
Illinois Grants First Social Justice Cannabis Retail Licenses
This article was written by Joana Scopel and originally published on Benzinga. Illinois recently issued a total of 185 marijuana dispensary licenses for adult use to social justice
California: $15 million in grants to support social justice programs
This article was written by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez and originally published on Benzinga. On Monday, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) annou
California: $15 million in grants to support social justice programs
This article was written by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez and originally published on Benzinga. On Monday, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) annou
The myth of social justice in the cannabis industry
Social justice is a facade in the cannabis industry as the challenges facing social justice and economic empowerment applicants increase Despite industry assurances that social equ
Booker and Fetterman continue to push for marijuana legalization with a focus on justice
through Jelena Martinovic Democrat Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Pennsylvania Lt. gov. John Fetterman (D) continues to push hard for cannabis policy reform. “With a majority of
The Justice Department and DEA just issued a federal cannabis license to grow and sell weed
Maine-based cannabis company Maridose announced a few days ago that it has received federal licenses to supply and distribute cannabis concentrates, extracts and flower for pharmac