WA State To Award 52 New Social Equity Cannabis Licenses Over Next Ten Years
Washington state plans to expand the recreational cannabis market by adding dozens of more marijuana retail shops over the next ten years, reported Axios Seattle. To that end, Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill on Monday – SB 5080 – that seeks to expand and improve the social equity in the cannabis program by opening 52 additional retail cannabis shops statewide between 2024 and 2032.
Inslee also signed a bill that will allow interstate marijuana commerce this week, in addition to revealing his plans to call a special session to discuss decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances.
Denver Launches New Program To Support Cannabis Businesses
Denver Department of Excise and Licenses has kicked off a new program for marijuana business owners dubbed Cannabis Cares this week as part of the city’s social impact plan, reported Denver7.
As part of the program, those interested would have an opportunity to be recognized as businesses that give back to their neighborhoods and communities and “complete some of the activities towards receiving the recognition badge as a part of this program,” said Molly Duplechian, executive director of the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Council Gives Up On Financing NC Medical Marijuana Program
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Council has given up on an idea to support the Tribe’s medical cannabis program in…
