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A tale of two cannabis social equity programs: Los Angeles and Oakland

Social equity programs are a relatively new phenomenon in the U.S. cannabis industry, with the aim of getting…

News February 22
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San Francisco cannabis market expands slowly but surely via social equity program

San Francisco is the birthplace of the modern medical marijuana industry. But the city's cannabis industry has been…

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Cannabis industry assets for minority business opportunities, social equity

A sampling of organizations and efforts that support, foster and enhance social equity in the cannabis industry, opportunities…

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Massachusetts launches initiative to get more minorities in cannabis space

Black entrepreneurs in Massachusetts who say people of color are being shut out of the lucrative marijuana industry…

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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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Chart: Newer marijuana markets embrace social equity programs

Increased attention on behalf of lawmakers, regulators and the general public regarding the lack of diversity in the…

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Only five applicants for 123 social equity marijuana permits in Massachusetts

Despite a well-intentioned social equity program in Massachusetts that aims to provide a pathway into the cannabis industry…

News June 20
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Los Angeles seeking advisers for cannabis social equity program

The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a request for qualifications as it searches for consultants to…

News June 14
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California begins taking cannabis social equity grant apps from cities, counties

California state marijuana regulators announced Friday they are accepting grant applications from cities and counties that are implementing…

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