Tag: social equity
The Way Forward for Cannabis and Racial Justice
The way forward first involves looking back. It requires us to acknowledge and understand ...
Minnesota to Become 23rd State to Fully Legalize Cannabis
Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize cannabis for adult use. ...
Are There Costs to Missouri’s Rush to Begin Adult-Use Cannabis Sales?
On February 2, Missouri state regulators announced a surprise decision to issue their first ...
Most US Voters Back Cannabis Equity Measures, as Well as Legalization
A strong majority of American voters—including most Republicans, Democrats and independents—support legalizing marijuana and ...
Advocates Fear Chilling Effect of Lawsuits on Cannabis Equity Programs
A Los Angeles federal judge has chosen not to allow a lawsuit to stop ...
People Harmed by Drug War Get NY’s First Cannabis Retail Licenses
New York regulators have approved the state’s first-ever licenses for recreational marijuana retailers. Most ...
NY Cannabis Dispensary Rules Block Corporations, Leave Funding Gap
On October 28, the New York Office of Cannabis Management released a set of ...
Maryland Campaign to Make Marijuana Legalization Mean Social Justice
A Maryland political group is campaiging for voters to approve the marijuana legalization initiative ...
Illinois Social Equity Program Near “Collapse,” Say Cannabis Advocates
A group of cannabis advocates led by Chicago NORML demonstrated outside the offices of ...
Bronx Cannabis Hub Fosters Opportunity in Communities Hit Hard by Arrests
On July 24, New York City advocates launched the Bronx Cannabis Hub, a community ...
