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Analysis highlights lack of diversity in Canada’s legal cannabis industry

Leadership positions in Canada's regulated marijuana sector continue to be held predominantly by white males, according to a…

News October 15
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MA rules changes would allow marijuana delivery from wholesalers

Under a new proposal in Massachusetts, delivery license holders would be able to buy cannabis directly from wholesale…

News August 31
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Cannabis social equity makes progress in Washington state, but licensees will face notable obstacles

Efforts to broaden minority participation in Washington state's cannabis industry are underway, but government officials face obstacles to…

News August 6
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As Maryland’s medical marijuana market ascends, diversity issues linger

The medical cannabis market in Maryland is flourishing, with sales rapidly moving toward half a billion dollars a…

News July 27
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Study: Denver cannabis companies mostly white-owned, lacking social equity

A study by Denver regulators highlighted that marijuana company ownership in the city and county is predominantly white,…

News June 10
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Advocates say cannabis multistate operators lag on social equity leadership, but opportunity remains

The U.S. cannabis industry's record on social equity is patchy at best, and it is the large multistate…

News April 7
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Illinois social equity cannabis applicants laud licensing help from consultants, technology

Many marijuana industry watchers tout the social equity program in Illinois as one of the most far-reaching and likely…

News January 21
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New Colorado law boon for cannabis capital, but concerns remain for minority businesses

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was lauded in May when he signed into law legislation allowing outside money to…

News December 5
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Chart: Not all states’ cannabis social equity programs are equal

While a growing number of states have included social equity provisions in their marijuana programs, they’re approaching the…

News August 20
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