Search results for "Social equity programs"
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Legal
Cannabis and Equity: Why Did the “Emerald New Deal” Fail?
July 26, 2022Pledges that legal cannabis would uplift communities of color aren’t being fulfilled, but fixes to the...
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Politics
New York and Montana: Contrasts in Cannabis Equity
April 25, 2022The Empire State and Big Sky Country, although seemingly on opposite sides of America’s political divide,...
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Economics
California Controversies Over ‘Social Equity’ Licenses
August 5, 2020Equity programs for the legal cannabis industry in California are supposed to address the racial and...
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Politics
Cuomo Pledges Legal Cannabis for New York in 2020, But Where’s the Equity?
January 25, 2020The new budget just released by New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo includes his promised cannabis legalization...
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Economics
Entrepreneur Will Cover Fees for Illinois Equity Applicants
November 5, 2019Equity is still a myth in cannabis, but minority applicants in Illinois can get a leg...
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Economics
Los Angeles Cannabis Equity Program Under Scrutiny
October 29, 2019Amid an outcry from the public, the city is examining whether or not non-equity-qualifying cannabis entrepreneurs...
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In The Magazine
Town Business: The Successes & Shortcomings of Oakland’s Equity Program
September 20, 2019What Oakland, California’s cannabis equity program can teach the nation.
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Legal
Amid Equity Rhetoric, California Blocks Tribal Participation in Cannabis Industry
April 4, 2019California's Native American nations were completely overlooked in the text of Proposition 64, and its enabling...
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Politics
Defining Cannabis Equity at the 2018 Emerald Cup
December 20, 2018Many speakers at the premier outdoor cannabis cultivation event chose to focus on how the cannabis...
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Politics
Canada’s First Nations Demand Equity in Legal Cannabis System
June 7, 2018With passage of the Canadian Cannabis Act now imminent, indigenous groups agree they want more involvement...
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Economics
Did the US Government Inadvertently Just Fund the Cannabis Industry?
June 9, 2023As the SAFE Banking Act heads for another hopeful run through Congress, the Feds saved Signature...
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Industry Events
Tommy Chong Electrifies Vegas at Cannabis Conference
August 28, 2022The legendary comedic actor and musician received the Cannabis Conference’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Economics
Hispanic Cannabis Entrepreneurs Gain a Foothold
August 15, 2022A group of five female entrepreneurs in Albuquerque have launched a new cannabis dispensary, despite the...
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Culture
Oaksterdam University: 25 Years of Educating and Inspiring the Cannabis Industry
July 1, 2021Oaksterdam University has become the most trusted source of reputable and up-to-date curriculum for both aspiring...
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Politics
Kamala & Cannabis: Setting the Record Straight
August 12, 2020Joe Biden's choice of running mate is Kamala Harris, who will bring a more progressive position...
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Culture
Stretch Further: Jessamyn Stanley Redefines Wellness Culture
June 19, 2020The renowned body positive yoga teacher brings her advocacy to the cannabis space.
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Politics
The State of Cannabis Today: When Will We See Federal Pot Reform?
November 1, 2019Here are the bud basics you need to know about the state of cannabis legalization in...
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Current Events
Week in Review: US Navy Adjusts Policy on Cannabis Use for New Recruits
February 17, 2024ICYMI: Catch up on the week’s latest news from across the cannabis spectrum.
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In The Magazine
The Future Is Here: AI & Cannabis
January 5, 2024Experts weigh in on how artificial intelligence can drive innovation and growth in the (mostly) unprepared...
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Current Events
Week in Review: Missouri Expunges Over 100,000 Cannabis Convictions
December 16, 2023ICYMI: Catch up on the week’s latest news from across the cannabis spectrum.