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NY Governor Announces Equity Initiative

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The First of Many Blows

California’s Small Cannabis Farmers Launch Direct-to-Consumer Sales Platform Inspired by Industry Struggles Members of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, who have struggled to thrive in California’s regulated adult-use marketplace, have come together to launch an online sales and delivery platform.

Supporting Equity

New York Governor Announces ‘Seeding Opportunity Initiative’ to Promote Social Equity in State’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Gov. Kathy Hochul has provided more details on the state’s plans to prioritize those most impacted by the war on drugs in the adult-use cannabis licensing process.

Three-Fifths Bust

Delaware Adult-Use Bill Two Votes Shy of House Passage The legislation needed 60% approval to pass; four representatives did not cast votes.

Near Unanimous Decision

Kentucky House Committee Gives Thumbs Up to Medical Cannabis Bill A state with one of the largest racial disparities in cannabis arrests, Kentucky’s House Judiciary Committee gave bipartisan support to reform.

Under Further Review

Supreme Court of Canada Agrees to Weigh Constitutionality of Quebec’s Ban on Home Cultivation Canada’s federal cannabis law allows people to grow up to four plants for personal use, but Quebec’s Cannabis Regulation Act prohibits home cultivation altogether.

Equity Pioneer

Los Angeles Head Cannabis Regulator Cat Packer Exits Role The first executive director of the city’s Department of Cannabis Regulation will be pursuing other professional opportunities.

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