Social equity marijuana entrepreneurs keep facing hurdles 02:43. ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (CBS) -- Representatives of 17 local organizations urged Illinois lawmakers to take action on social equity ...

Their unrelenting dedication to social equity and their street roots have paved the way for empowerment. They are committed to their goal while navigating the cannabis industry’s changing landscape.

The cannabis industry is evolving with a focus on social equity and local support, empowering marginalized communities and promoting ethical consumption to create a more inclusive market.

It defines a social equity applicant as someone who “has been disproportionately impacted by criminal enforcement of marijuana laws, including individuals convicted of nonviolent marijuana ...

In the ever-changing landscape of cannabis legalization, recent advancements in New York and New Jersey underscore the intricate interplay between regulatory decisions and social equity ...

Additionally, SB 56 would impose a ban on people with felony convictions obtaining cannabis licenses, while also repealing the Cannabis Social Equity and Jobs Program, which was designed to ...

More than half of the early social equity applicants vying to be first in line to receive Minnesota cannabis licenses live in other states. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) received more ...

Minority-owned cannabis businesses are eligible for up to $500,000 apiece in grants from the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund, a state-funded pot that redistributes 15 percent of marijuana sales ...

The social equity applicant and her partner have already lost two key legal battles to a multi-state marijuana company they claim defrauded them of the lucrative license.

The lottery for social equity cannabis applicants had been set for late November, but a Ramsey County court order put it on hold. Close 🤍 Donate; Search for: Search News Open dropdown menu.