2% of Long Beach, CA, marijuana social equity applicants operating
Just one out of 50 business applicants who qualified for Long Beach’s marijuana social equity program has actually entered the California city’s […]
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Week in Review: Israel’s impressive cannabis import totals, sizzling marijuana sales, social equity guidelines & more
The world’s largest importer of cannabis flower is … Israel surpassed Germany in 2020 as the top global importer of cannabis flower. […]
Michigan social equity regulations help cannabis applicants get started but lack continued support
Michigan’s marijuana social equity provisions lower the barrier to entry for recreational cannabis business applicants, but some industry insiders say the state […]
NACB drawing up marijuana social equity advice for state regulators
One of the cannabis industry’s only self-regulatory standards organizations is creating social equity recommendations for state rulemakers. The goal of the National […]
Black cannabis business executives suggest solutions to address racism and create a more inclusive industry
Marijuana Business Daily asked several Black cannabis business owners and executives for their thoughts on how companies and other executives could help […]
Week in Review: L.A. doubles cannabis retail licenses, another Schwazze deal dead, Biden talks MJ rescheduling & more
The Los Angeles City Council doubled the number of social equity retail marijuana licenses from 100 to 200 in response to a courtroom […]
Illinois social equity program flawed, advocates say, but it’s best in cannabis industry so far
Illinois’ social equity provisions for cannabis companies are considered among the most forward-thinking in the country, yet some advocates and business insiders […]
L.A.’s 100 extra retail marijuana permits a result of settlement, plaintiff says
The Los Angeles City Council’s decision to double the number of social equity retail marijuana licenses was the result of a court […]
Big changes in Los Angeles marijuana licensing: Q&A with cannabis czar Cat Packer
As executive director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation, Cat Packer has overseen one of the most turbulent marijuana licensing […]
Illinois delays awarding 80 cannabis business permits
The governor of Illinois on Monday signed an executive order delaying the issuance of 80-plus marijuana business permits that were scheduled to […]