As we celebrate Black History Month this February, the ever-crucial issue of social equity—programs promoting equitable ownership among marginalized groups—within the legal cannabis industry has taken ...
Military veterans and those with prior marijuana convictions make up the largest number of those qualifying for social equity status ahead of getting into the business under Minnesota’s legal cannabis ...
In an era where corporate actions are under increasing scrutiny, the notion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved beyond traditional checkbook philanthropy. Today’s businesses recognize ...
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Madison Shockley III thought opening a pot shop in Los Angeles would be a generational ticket to building wealth in his community. The city gave Shockley, who is Black, a special social equity license ...
Washington's Cannabis Social Equity Program is looking for applicants for a new round of licenses to be issued later this year. Established by the Legislature in 2020, and updated in 2023, the program ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The owners of six Grand Rapids dispensaries are suing the city, claiming its social equity policies have effectively become a fine. The city in 2018 adopted the Marihuana ...