Search results for "equity"
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Politics
House Votes in Favor of AOC’s Measure To Cut DEA Funding
June 28, 2019The House of Representatives has passed a measure that would cut DEA funds and transfer the...
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Economics
Global Cannabis Partnership Unveils ‘Social Responsibility’ Standards
June 26, 2019A group of cannabis companies have announced certification standards to promote corporate responsibility, a move seemingly...
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Politics
Illinois Becomes 11th State to Legalize Cannabis
June 25, 2019The equity program built into the law means that Illinois has the potential to create one...
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Economics
Cannabis Industry Pushes Congress for Small Business Support
June 20, 2019A detailed rundown of testimony from members of the cannabis industry, who urged legislators to support...
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Politics
Illinois Could Be Days Away From Legalizing Cannabis
May 30, 2019A bill that would legalize adult-use cannabis in Illinois has cleared the hurdle in the State...
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Economics
Gov. Polis Just Broadly Expanded Cannabis Investment Opportunities in Colorado
May 30, 2019Starting in November, it will be possible for publicly traded companies to directly invest in Colorado...
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Joint Opinions
What Cannabis Legalization Opponents Have Right
May 20, 2019Amid the distortions and tired lies, legalization foes are speaking one truth: commercial cannabis isn’t working...
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Politics
Sen. Schumer Reintroduces Marijuana Freedom & Opportunity Act in Congress
May 17, 2019Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will reintroduce his bill to remove cannabis from the...
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Industry Events
NYC Cannabis Parade Draws Prominent Politicians as Legalization Stalls Upstate
May 8, 2019New York City's annual Cannabis Parade was headlined by one of the city’s highest officials, Public...
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Politics
Illinois Governor Unveils Cannabis Legalization Plan
May 6, 2019The countdown to legal marijuana in Illinois has begun, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker just unveiled his...
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Economics
PayPal Wants To Help You Buy Marijuana (& Bank)
May 1, 2019The online payments platform has officially joined a lobbying effort in support of federal banking reform.
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Films
Review: ‘Grass is Greener’
April 30, 2019A music-centric documentary addresses the ugly realities of cannabis prohibition and the problems that persist today.
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Industry Events
National Cannabis Policy Summit Looks to Define the Future of Cannabis
April 15, 2019On the eve of 420, a National Cannabis Policy Summit will convene in the nation's capital,...
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Economics
Buffalo, NY Turns to Cannabis for Post-Industrial Renaissance
April 12, 2019A deal with a California-based cannabis company sounds almost too good to be true — and...
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Economics
Boston’s First Dispensary Opens as Massachusetts Struggles With Growing Pot Industry
April 5, 2019As Massachusetts navigates the unfolding of its legal cannabis market, the Boston area got its first...
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In The Magazine
Talking Pot & Politics with Greg Proops
April 3, 2019Comedian and activist Greg Proops talks equity in the marijuana industry, women’s rights and why cannabis...
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Politics
Police Play ‘Catch and Release’ With Cannabis Offenders: Roadblocks to Progress in Maryland
April 1, 2019Maryland’s attempts at progress in cannabis policy have met with resistance, both from the police and...
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Industry Events
Debates Over Big Cannabusiness Dominate the SXSW Conversation
March 20, 2019One highlight of the annual super-festival included a protest against the appearance of former U.S. House...
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Politics
Can a Canna-Basic Income Work in Maryland?
March 20, 2019In Maryland, one state representative has an idea to leverage cannabis revenue to kickstart a major...
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Hemp
Cannabis Now Launches SXSW’s First ‘Official Event’ Featuring Hemp and CBD
March 10, 2019This year’s iteration of one of the nations biggest festivals, South by Southwest, will feature a...