cannabis social equity

Marijuana companies face mounting pressure from advocates, consumers and regulators to address the lack of diversity within the cannabis industry. In response, some companies have launched their own programs aimed at providing women and people of color with more opportunities to succeed in the space. These efforts range from mentorshipContinue Reading

Under a new proposal in Massachusetts, delivery license holders would be able to buy cannabis directly from wholesale growers and manufacturers, a move that could increase the profitability of the delivery sector and benefit social equity applicants. The Cannabis Control Commission voted Friday to allow that change and others, thoughContinue Reading

The medical cannabis market in Maryland is flourishing, with sales rapidly moving toward half a billion dollars a year. Experts credit that success, in part, to clear and transparent regulations – and regulators who have balanced compliance with patient access. But a huge lingering issue looms: litigation and investigations intoContinue Reading

While a growing number of states have included social equity provisions in their marijuana programs, they’re approaching the issue in a variety of ways – with varying results. Chart: Not all states’ cannabis social equity programs are equal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness newsContinue Reading