Social media and marijuana
Twitter’s transformation into X was big news, the global online chat room has been causing a stir ever since Elon Musk acquired the company for $44 billion. In February of th
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
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
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
B2B Social Selling in the Cannabis Industry – Tips and Best Practices
Social selling first gained popularity more than a decade ago with the proliferation of the use of social media. In 2014, a study by IDC found that 75% of B2B buyers and 84% of C-L
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
A few hundred people in a Swiss town will try recreational marijuana as part of a major social experiment
A rare opportunity has arisen in the vibrant Swiss metropolis of Basel. The city has just launched its cannabis pilot project, giving exclusive access to a privileged few. A select
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
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
Weed Etiquette 101: What You Should Know Before Going Social
Whether you are a guest or a host, there are some important rules for smoking weed that should always be followed. Here we take a look at the most common rules that should apply wh
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
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
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
10 weed faux pas to avoid in a social setting
Helpful tips to avoid a nickname like “The Scorcher”. Like any culture, weed culture has its customs. Longtime weed lovers learn many of these customs from experience,
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
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