Articles tagged with "equity"
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Legalization Isn’t Enough: 10 Things Every New Cannabis Law Must Have
Ben Adlin - Published on April 2, 2019read moreThe “top 10 must-haves for any state cannabis legalization bill,” according to Shaleen Title of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
How can Black people get rich off cannabis, too?
Danté Jordan - Published on March 25, 2019read moreThe cannabis industry was built on the backs of people who look nothing like those who are on the front street of its success. It’s time for that to change.
Is the Cannabis Community Ignoring Its LGBTQ Customers?
Rob Csernyik - Published on February 13, 2019read moreAs companies race to capture market share, the LGBTQ community has been largely left out of the equation. Brands may be missing out on a lucrative market.
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Oakland Cannabis Equity Program Yields First Retailer—Blunts + Moore
David Downs - Published on November 29, 2018read moreA convicted cannabis dealer gets city help opening a licensed adult-use store in California.
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Los Angeles Licensing Delays Hit Minority Applicants Hard
Hayley Fox - Published on July 23, 2018read moreRather than giving a leg up to victims of the drug war, LA’s social equity program has effectively given a head start to the competition.
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#PermitPatty Episode Blows Up on California Cannabis Company
Bruce Barcott and David Downs - Published on June 23, 2018read moreBay Area stores are dropping TreatWell after its founder called police on an 8-year-old girl for selling bottled water.
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Women Push Back Against Cannabis Industry’s ‘Grass Ceiling’
The Associated Press - Published on May 22, 2018read moreCannabis remains a male-dominated industry, but there isn’t much data on the so-called grass ceiling for women or minorities in leadership roles.
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California Co-Working Licenses Could Help Further Equity in Cannabis
Hayley Fox - Published on May 16, 2018read moreType S licenses were designed to reduce the barriers to entering California’s legal cannabis market. But so far, not a single one has been issued.
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Equity Efforts Could Go Statewide Under California Bill
Hayley Fox - Published on April 25, 2018read moreSome California cities have already introduced equity programs designed to give a leg up to communities hit hardest by the drug war. A new bill in Sacramento would expand the effort statewide.
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Maryland Lawmakers Add Medical Marijuana Licenses to Address Diversity
The Associated Press - Published on April 9, 2018read moreRacing to meet tomorrow’s recess deadline, the legislature opens the industry to more diverse operators.
