NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

In addition to legalizing adult-use and establishing a regulated retail market, the bill also includes strong social justice language that incentivizes minority participation in the state’s marijuana market.

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NORML

MAY 29, 2019

It also takes important steps toward the goal of dealing with the disproportionate impact of the “War on Drugs” by giving those individuals and communities that have been impacted a fair chance to participate in this new industry.

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NORML

JULY 9, 2019

“The ongoing classification under federal law of cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance — a categorization that treats it in the same manner as heroin — is intellectually dishonest and has been scientifically debunked.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s no secret that the prior prohibition of cannabis disproportionately and adversely impacted people in communities of color. In an attempt to counter this history of disparity, many states and cities have implemented social equity programs in connection to the legalization of medical or adult cannabis use. Low Impact.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

We will now move forward with a plan that helps correct social and legal injustices that have had a discriminatory impact on communities of color. We can make real progress towards social justice at the same time that cannabis is made safe and legal.” ” NORML will keep you updated as this story develops.

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NORML

AUGUST 7, 2019

” Organizers of the event hope to educate community leaders and other stakeholders about the lack of diversity and need for social equity within the marijuana industry. “This is a pivotal moment in time where the conversation should include communities of color that have been disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. .

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2019

Every day, the economic and social impacts of marijuana prohibition are having devastating effects on communities across the country. States that have legalized the use of medical marijuana have seen lower rates of opioid abuse and mortality, and that it does not negatively impact workplace safety, teen use, or motor vehicle safety.

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Leafwell

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There was a whole bunch of stuff to be stressed and anxious about last year, from the devastating social and economic impacts of COVID-19, to the uber-stressful American presidential election, to the months-long lockdowns that isolated us to our homes and away from our loved one. In fact.

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NORML

MARCH 25, 2019

These arrests do not promote public safety, cost taxpayers millions of dollars, and disproportionately impact the poor and communities of color. He worked with Speak Coughlin, with me, and with the bill’s sponsors and social justice advocates in a shared commitment to change failed drug laws and reform the criminal justice system.

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Cannabis Cheri

MARCH 14, 2020

I know this is a hard habit to break because cannabis is normally so social, but now is the time for each person to have their own pipe/vape/joint, etc. Vapes: If you are a vape fan you may see disruptions, as most vape components come from China and trade has been severely impacted. Wash, wash wash!

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Greencamp

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts millions worldwide. Symptoms affect focus, impulsivity, and energy levels, creating challenges in nearly every area of life, such as school, work or social relationships. Different Types.

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NORML

MAY 20, 2019

Even though cannabis has been recreationally legal in the Battle Born State for nearly two years and Sin City has become a greenish gold mine of legal cannabis, many problems and societal penalties still arise with the use of it; no social consumption lounges being among the most glaring.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 21, 2024

Find Cookies Peoria Heights on Instagram @cookiesintheheights , Facebook , X @CookiesPeoriaIL , and Social Club. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is actively involved in advocacy and social impact initiatives to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

Councilmember John Kennedy took a stand for social equity in the city’s efforts to loosen the city’s cannabis regulations on Monday. However, the guidelines do not address a social equity platform. However, the guidelines do not address a social equity platform. The council won’t discuss a social equity program until April. “We

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 18, 2021

Worcester— The Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce the application for the third cohort of Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program will open Monday, June 21. “We Application for Cohort Three of the Commission’s Social Equity Program Opens June 21.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 17, 2024

million in loans through Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program. Through the program, 23 qualified licensed social equity dispensaries are set to receive $240,000 Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) financed by the State of Illinois. However, the impact of these investments goes beyond business development.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 28, 2024

million in grants to businesses that have licenses awarded under the State of Illinois Adult-Use Cannabis Social Equity Program. The program offers grants to social-equity cannabis licensees to defray some of the costs associated with opening and operating a cannabis business in Illinois. Willie J.R.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Weekly episodes hosted by Alexis Dionne and Chelsea, two PR professionals and women of color in cannabis, feature interviews with industry experts, including impact brand founders, policy advocates, investors and historians, about the most pressing social equity issues today.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Our latest report reviews the proposed legislation’s industry impact across a range of issues including the de-scheduling of cannabis, federal tax structure, designation of regulatory agencies and governance policies, and expungement of cannabis convictions. Download Your Free Copy Now.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

.” They’re all from the state’s biggest cannabis investors, who are searching — desperately — for people with prior marijuana charges, people who live in communities most impacted by marijuana laws, to front their applications for the state of Arizona’s 26 “social equity” dispensary licenses.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 8, 2021

That discounts the experiences of a lot of people in the cannabis community, particularly those with less social power privilege.”. An example of social stigmas would be parents, students, and employees who are seen as less proficient in these roles as their peers who do not use cannabis. One that’s more powerful for the individual?

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Veriheal

MARCH 10, 2022

A judge in Arizona has rejected a lawsuit contesting guidelines for distributing social equity licenses under the state’s legal cannabis law. What is a Social Equity License in Arizona? About Arizona’s Social Equity Lawsuit. The program is based on Proposition 207, which has contributed to the state gaining more than $1.2

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Registration is now available for required Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) training for those seeking licenses to own and operate adult-use marijuana establishments under the voter-approved social equity program. This free virtual Social Equity Ownership Training will be held live on Sept.

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NORML

MARCH 28, 2019

I have long fought for criminal justice reform, and deeply understand the need to fully address the historic racial and social inequities related to the criminalization of marijuana. The enactment of these policies have not negatively impacted workplace safety , crime rates , traffic safety , or youth use patterns.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2019

As states continue dialing back their war on marijuana consumers, it is important that those who were most negatively impacted by our oppressive prohibition are able to see previous harms remedied as best as possible and be given the opportunity to participate in the benefits that come along with legalization and regulation. .

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 2, 2024

Nevertheless, this study contributes to our understanding of the impact of cannabis on emotional empathy. Nevertheless, this study contributes to our understanding of the impact of cannabis on emotional empathy and opens up new avenues for exploration in this field. This indicates a potential enhancement in empathetic responses.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 22, 2025

The Dispensary, Thrive Dispensary, Trinity Compassionate Care, Tru Essence, Verilife, ,Vertical Dispensar, Village Dispensary, Viola Chi, Windy City Cannabis, Zen Leaf, and many more.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Rules aim to promote social equity, safety and easy access to the cannabis marketplace while keeping local municipalities in control of how they want cannabis businesses to operate in their jurisdiction. SOCIAL EQUITY. 1) Social equity businesses. The rules define a social equity business in two ways.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis business licenses, Gov. The fund is welcome news to those who have questioned how one of the most progressive cannabis legalization laws in the country would prop up those most impacted by the War on Drugs.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

“These [investors] are coming in, selling them the dream,” said Celeste Rodriguez, at Acre 41, and a staunch advocate for social equity in the cannabis industry. But since the draft rules for the social equity program were released, advocates warned that major cannabis investors might easily game the system.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to the press release, there are currently 244 adult use cannabis dispensaries in Illinois, including 134 social equity dispensaries that have opened their doors. The numbers are clear: five years after we legalized adult use cannabis in Illinois, were seeing the economic impact of a thriving cannabis industry, said Pritzker.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Though the changes are not expected to have much of an impact on consumers and patients, they will be crucial to reshaping the industry itself. The first of the proposed changes would fix a long-time flaw in the current law that prevents cities and towns from hosting cannabis cafes and other “social consumption” facilities.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

With Connecticut’s new marijuana laws going into effect today, applications are being accepted for appointments to the Social Equity Council, which will review and accept cannabis-related business licenses submitted by social equity applicants.

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NORML

JUNE 5, 2020

Kennedy Social Justice Award. Kennedy Social Justice Award; and he has been designated by the NORML Legal Committee (NLC) as the Co-Chair for Life (along with San Francisco lawyer Michael Stepanian) for his life-long commitment to ending marijuana prohibition. For most who are arrested, it is an unfair burden they carry for life.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The War on Drugs had a massive, disproportionate impact on communities of color. This is not new information, but for the first time, a comprehensive report details the exact state of social equity in the cannabis industry – or fundamental lack thereof. The MCBA spelled out four pillars that constitute a truly equitable program.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This is particularly true in the United States, where cannabis has played a central role in shaping the country's cultural, political, and social landscapes. As part of this history, cannabis has had profound impacts on the African American community.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 19, 2024

Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is actively involved in advocacy and social impact initiatives to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. The company creates game-changing genetics and offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis cultivars and more than 2,000 products.

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