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Denver weighs marijuana delivery and social equity changes

The Denver City Council is considering a proposal that would require marijuana retailers to use only social equity-owned…

News July 20
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Connecticut draws 37,000 applicants for 56 adult-use marijuana licenses

More than 37,000 applications have been entered into lotteries for an initial round of 56 adult-use marijuana licenses…

News June 23
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New York chooses management for state’s marijuana social equity fund

The state of New York has chosen "premier minority-led investment team" Social Equity Impact Ventures to manage its…

News June 23
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How cannabis retailers are getting involved in Pride Month

To take advantage of LGBTQ Pride month, cannabis retailers are running product promotions tied to the celebration, selling…

News June 22
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As New York develops adult-use marijuana rules, equity concerns emerge

New York's plan to create a diverse, multibillion-dollar adult-use marijuana industry is in danger of slipping from its…

News June 7
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Illinois’ marijuana social equity program labors to become operational

Illinois, once lauded for creating a potential social equity blueprint for the marijuana industry, continues to struggle to…

News May 17
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Compensation transparency, pay audits can help cannabis companies recruit and retain talent

The battle for social equity in cannabis, as in every other industry, includes achieving pay equity. Generally speaking,…

News May 1
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NYC mayor pitches $4.8 million plan to aid marijuana equity entrepreneurs

New York's mayor wants the city to spend $4.8 million in part to help individuals affected by marijuana-related…

News April 20
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Detroit Council OKs adult-use marijuana ordinance; initial licensing to begin 4/20

The Detroit City Council finally signed off on a long-awaited local ordinance to kick-start the municipality's adult-use marijuana…

News April 6
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