Tag: CBT > Social Equity Policies in Cannabis Industry

New York

CAURD Inc. Leads ‘We Did Our Part’ Lobby Day in Albany to Stabilize NY’S Equity Cannabis Market

The Cannabis Association for Unified Retail Development outlined a three-point plan.

April 28, 2026

New York

Vireo Growth Partners With Ace Ventures in New York

The partnership establishes the state’s first minority-owned, vertically integrated medical cannabis operator.

April 6, 2026

Colorado

America’s 1st Black Licensed Dispensary Owner Announces Run for Congress

Regent Wanda L. James, who co-founded Simply Pure, launched her campaign to fight for Denver families, small businesses and a more affordable future.

September 17, 2025

Industry Headlines

Minority Cannabis Business Association Creates Impact During 2025 Equity Workshop Tour

The association’s national movement is empowering social equity in cannabis through in-person education, networking and advocacy.

September 8, 2025

Legislation and Regulation

Key Regulatory Changes in Colorado’s Marijuana Industry – What Businesses Need to Know

A law to streamline the state’s regulations for marijuana licensees will take effect Aug. 7.

August 7, 2024

New York

New York on Pace to Sell $520M of Cannabis in 2024; Could Crack $700M

The state’s recent sales boom features weekly store openings and increased enforcements efforts, marking a U-turn from a dismal 2023.

July 15, 2024

Connecticut

Verano Opens 3rd Connecticut Social Equity Joint Venture Dispensary

The Zen Leaf store in Naugatuck is the company’s fifth retail location in the state.

May 2, 2024

Delaware

Delaware Marijuana Commissioner Works to Include Medical Operators to Kickstart Adult-Use Sales

Under current law, the state’s top regulator must establish a commercial market that omits an automatic transition pathway for existing cannabis companies.

April 22, 2024

Cannabis Rescheduling

'Deschedule or Do Nothing:' Drug Policy Alliance Says Rescheduling Cannabis Would Not End Criminalization

Drug Policy Alliance and representatives from other cannabis organizations and businesses explained the limitations and potential harms of relisting cannabis as a Schedule III drug from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in a special virtual press briefing.

March 1, 2024

Arizona

Arizona Company Using Social Equity Licenses as ‘Placeholders’ for Forthcoming Dispensaries

Guadalupe-based Mint Cannabis acquired control of four retail licenses and used them to put four dispensaries inside a single business complex to meet a state deadline while the company works on building out permanent locations.

February 8, 2024

Industry Headlines

Ascend Reveals Evolution of Social Equity Programs With Launch of Ascend 'CO-LAB for Social Equity'

The multistate operator unveils an Ascend CO-LAB for Social Equity "takeover" at the company's dispensaries throughout February.

February 1, 2024

Maryland

Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Licensing Round Draws 1,700+ Applicants

The most competitive category includes just a 3% chance to win.

December 15, 2023