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Illinois

Ascend Announces Several Social Impact Initiatives, Expungement Events

The company also announced key initiatives and charitable contribution milestones, including approximately $2 million in total donations.

September 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Illinois Social Equity Advocates, Business Leaders Call on State Officials to Allow Them to Begin Operations, Address Other Concerns in Market

In response, deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell said in a segment with Chicago PBS station WTTW that state officials are working to issue social equity loans to qualifying business owners. He also said he has heard differing opinions from licensees about selling business equity.

September 9, 2022

Connecticut

Connecticut Progresses With Review Of Select Social Equity Applications

The state has also published a list of communities where adult-use cannabis businesses will be able to operate.

August 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

New York Announces Number of Conditional Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses, Separated by Region

The Office of Cannabis Management began accepting applications Aug. 25.

August 25, 2022

Industry Headlines

Young Adults Report Record-High Cannabis Use

The results were included in this year’s annual National Institutes of Health Monitoring the Future drug and alcohol panel study.

August 24, 2022

Missouri

Lawsuit Filed to Remove Adult-Use Cannabis Measure From Missouri Ballot

The suit follows the secretary of state’s certification of the November ballot measure.

August 24, 2022

Illinois

Illinois' First Black-Owned Cannabis Brand 93 Boyz Puts Social Equity at the Forefront

American rapper and singer Vic Mensa is striving to provide education and equity for communities impacted by the war on drugs through 93 Boyz.

August 16, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mayor Introduces Cannabis Equity Bills in ‘One Seattle’ Approach

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell developed a trio of bills in partnership with city council members and industry stakeholders to help address equity in the industry.

August 11, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Federal Legalization Debated During U.S. Senate Hearing

The July 26 hearing was conducted by the Senate Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism.

July 27, 2022

Compliance

Connecticut Names 16 Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Applicants Approved for Next Steps in Licensure

Reserved for businesses that meet the state’s social equity requirements, the licenses will be awarded to those from a pool of 41 applicants.

July 20, 2022