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Federal Legalization
Who’s who in federal marijuana reform and legalization
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
The movement to overhaul federal marijuana policy has gotten more crowded with new trade associations, business groups, social justice activists and lobbyists.
The movement to overhaul federal marijuana policy has gotten more crowded with new trade associations, business groups, social justice activists and lobbyists.
Breaking Down the Buzz on US Marijuana Legalization
THE SKIMM
Eighteen states have given recreational marijuana the green light. And polls show a large majority of Americans support it. So, why isn’t weed legal on the federal level? We’re breaking down the buzz on the issues around marijuana legalization.
Eighteen states have given recreational marijuana the green light. And polls show a large majority of Americans support it. So, why isn’t weed legal on the federal level? We’re breaking down the buzz on the issues around marijuana legalization.
Social Equity
Growing concerns Black businesses will be left out of NJ’s recreational marijuana market
MONTCLAIR LOCAL
In New Jersey, legislators wrote into the law a requirement that 30% of recreational marijuana licenses be awarded to businesses owned by women, minorities, or disabled veterans.
In New Jersey, legislators wrote into the law a requirement that 30% of recreational marijuana licenses be awarded to businesses owned by women, minorities, or disabled veterans.
Big Pot Stands To Win Big From Arizona’s Social Equity Lottery
PHOENIX NEW TIMES
“I want the state to know that the Wolf of Wall Street is in Maryvale, targeting low-income families.”
“I want the state to know that the Wolf of Wall Street is in Maryvale, targeting low-income families.”
Illinois cannabis MSOs pushing back on social equity bill, report says
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
An Illinois cannabis trade group that includes multistate operators is resisting proposed legislation to allow equity-owned growers to boost canopy size.
An Illinois cannabis trade group that includes multistate operators is resisting proposed legislation to allow equity-owned growers to boost canopy size.
California
Inside California’s Cannabis Crisis
ROLLING STONE
Small weed farms are facing extinction under oppressive regulations, high taxes, and a statewide collapse in cannabis pricing
Small weed farms are facing extinction under oppressive regulations, high taxes, and a statewide collapse in cannabis pricing
New Jersey
New York Governor Signs Bill To Let Hemp Farmers Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana While Promoting Equity
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of New York on Tuesday signed a bill to provide provisional marijuana cultivator and processor licenses for existing hemp businesses that take certain steps to promote equity in the emerging industry. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who championed the state’s adult-use…
The governor of New York on Tuesday signed a bill to provide provisional marijuana cultivator and processor licenses for existing hemp businesses that take certain steps to promote equity in the emerging industry. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who championed the state’s adult-use…
New York
New York Governor Signs Bill To Let Hemp Farmers Start Growing Adult-Use Marijuana While Promoting Equity
MARIJUANA MOMENT
The governor of New York on Tuesday signed a bill to provide provisional marijuana cultivator and processor licenses for existing hemp businesses that take certain steps to promote equity in the emerging industry. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who championed the state’s adult-use…
The governor of New York on Tuesday signed a bill to provide provisional marijuana cultivator and processor licenses for existing hemp businesses that take certain steps to promote equity in the emerging industry. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, who championed the state’s adult-use…
Oregon
Oregon bill allows Ontario, on Idaho border, to raise local cannabis tax
PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL
The cannabis industry opposed allowing increases throughout the state.
The cannabis industry opposed allowing increases throughout the state.
Here Are Six Black-Owned Companies to Support During Black History Month, or any Time of Year
WILLAMETTE WEEK
For many, Black History Month is a month of discovery—a time to binge-watch retrospectives about Black inventors and scholars, a time to share information about your favorite Black authors and artists with the larger community, and a time to find new Black-owned businesses to support, particularly t…
For many, Black History Month is a month of discovery—a time to binge-watch retrospectives about Black inventors and scholars, a time to share information about your favorite Black authors and artists with the larger community, and a time to find new Black-owned businesses to support, particularly t…
South Dakota
South Dakota Senate approves adult-use cannabis legalization bill
MARIJUANA BUSINESS DAILY
The upper chamber of the South Dakota Legislature formally greenlighted an adult-use cannabis legalization bill.
The upper chamber of the South Dakota Legislature formally greenlighted an adult-use cannabis legalization bill.
Business
New Cannabis Jobs Report Reveals Marijuana Industry’s Explosive Employment Growth
FORBES
Cannabis marketplace and online resource Leafly released its annual jobs report on Wednesday, declaring that there “has never been a better time to land a job in the legal cannabis industry.”
Cannabis marketplace and online resource Leafly released its annual jobs report on Wednesday, declaring that there “has never been a better time to land a job in the legal cannabis industry.”
Culture
Cannabis In Colorado: South Park Calls Out Inequities
BEARD BROS PHARMS
South Park writers is the state of cannabis in Colorado. The state was once thought of as a paradise, and legal complexity for former cannabis
South Park writers is the state of cannabis in Colorado. The state was once thought of as a paradise, and legal complexity for former cannabis
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