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Legislation and Regulation

Cannabis Industry, Lawmakers React to Biden's Federal Cannabis Policy Reform Efforts

Biden announced Oct. 6 a three-step plan to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses, urge state governors to pardon state-level offenses, and review how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATED: Biden's Call to Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses Part of Sweeping Policy Reform

The three-step plan announced Oct. 6 includes a move to pardon all federal simple cannabis possession offenses and a review of how cannabis is scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act.

October 6, 2022

New York

New York Attracts 903 Applicants for Cannabis Retail Licenses

The state’s Office of Cannabis Management will issue the first 150 dispensary licenses to those impacted by prohibition.

September 29, 2022

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

California Governor Signs 10 Cannabis-Related Bills Into Law

The approved legislation ranges from interstate agreements to preemptions on local bans, restorative justice and employment protections.

September 19, 2022

Investors in the Cannabis Market

ESG: Not If, But When

Embedding environmental, social and governance tenets into the core business is a must for cannabis companies.

August 31, 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

Oregon

Portland's Cannabis Program Appoints Akil Patterson to Lead Social Equity

Patterson will be responsible for mobilizing the SEED Initiatives program grant review and evaluation process.

June 27, 2022

Illinois

Verano Announces Exclusive Partnership With The Weldon Project’s Mission Green

The multistate operator will contribute $50,000 and match donations to advance the organization’s cannabis clemency and advocacy initiatives.

June 1, 2022

New York

As Ayr’s Head of Corporate Responsibility, Khari Edwards Sees Opportunities for All

Kicking off the year with a series of expungement clinics, Edwards has big plans for the social equity space.

May 27, 2022

Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation

CannaCraft Brands Take First Prize in 4 Categories and “Best in Show” at the 2022 Emerald Cup

The company’s Farmer and the Felon brand was honored with multiple wins in the Sungrown Flower category and “Best in Show.”

May 17, 2022

Ohio

Cleveland Government Alters Approach to Cannabis Possession, From Attempting to Expunge Charges to Dismissing and Vacating Them

The city’s attempt last month to expunge 4,000 convictions was thwarted by Ohio state law.

May 11, 2022