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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Washington state to allow social equity applicants exclusive access to revoked cannabis licenses
Social equity applicants for marijuana businesses in Washington state will be able to apply exclusively for a number…
News March 11
Which California city might show the way forward for cannabis social equity in the state?
Some marijuana industry watchers are keeping a close eye on Sacramento, California, as a possible example that other…
News February 4
Boston’s first adult-use cannabis store to open under social equity owners
The first recreational marijuana store in Boston could be open for business by March. The store, Pure Oasis, also…
News January 31
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
Entrepreneur offers $250,000 in loans for Illinois social equity cannabis applications
An African American entrepreneur is offering $250,000 in loans with either zero or a low interest rate to…
News October 28
Turmoil abounds over Los Angeles’ latest marijuana business licensing and its social equity program
Los Angeles’ latest marijuana business licensing round – which opened last month and has yet to award any…
News October 25
New California marijuana laws address social equity, labor and vapes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several cannabis-related bills that, among other things, are designed to bolster minority participation…
News October 14
California awards cities $10 million in social equity marijuana grants
Ten cities in California will divide $10 million from the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control to help social…
News October 9
Will Illinois change the social equity landscape for the marijuana industry?
Illinois is set to open recreational cannabis dispensaries Jan. 1 after becoming the first state in the nation to…
News October 9
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