An Illinois judge Friday pushed dozens of unsatisfied cannabis dispensary license applicants towards a corrective lottery before hearing arguments on whether or not they deserve to participate in the application process and… Continue reading Illinois supercase judge hears plans for resolving dispensary application complaints; says case might last into 2023
Category: Social Equity
Analysis: Don’t call it “social equity”, Illinois is really trying to eliminate the underground market
Except for a few lucky ones, Illinois’ cannabis license distribution has been a disaster. So, other than the entertainment value of the state’s self-immolation, why should anyone outside of the… Continue reading Analysis: Don’t call it “social equity”, Illinois is really trying to eliminate the underground market
Illinois Is A Unicorn Cannabis Market With Plenty Of Room To Grow Going Into The Future
Illinois is one of the fastest growing cannabis markets in the United States and reported more than $1 billion of recreational cannabis sales in 2021. The performance of Illinois’ cannabis… Continue reading Illinois Is A Unicorn Cannabis Market With Plenty Of Room To Grow Going Into The Future
Craft grow licenses released from legal ties, Illinois could issue licenses soon
Sixty new craft grow licenses could be issued by Illinois regulators in a matter of days, following a judge’s decision to lift both a stay and an injunction limiting the… Continue reading Craft grow licenses released from legal ties, Illinois could issue licenses soon
New York Will Issue First Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses to Applicants with Cannabis-Related Convictions
New York officials offered more details on their plans to address social equity in the state’s forthcoming adult-use cannabis market March 9, when they announced that the state will issue… Continue reading New York Will Issue First Adult-Use Dispensary Licenses to Applicants with Cannabis-Related Convictions
Illinois supercase holding up 185 dispensaries licenses approaches late spring resolution
Close to two hundred Illinois dispensary licenses edged closer to leaving legal limbo Friday as a Cook County Circuit Court judge set a late March date to begin planning for… Continue reading Illinois supercase holding up 185 dispensaries licenses approaches late spring resolution
Illinois cannabis MSOs pushing back on social equity bill, report says
The Cannabis Business Association of Illinois formally decided at a board meeting last week to oppose the legislation, SB3105, according to Grown In. The association is dominated by MSOs such as… Continue reading Illinois cannabis MSOs pushing back on social equity bill, report says
Limited-license marijuana markets hamper diversity and equity, study says
Twenty-seven states have limited-licensing schemes that lead to the lack of diversity in the marijuana industry, according to a new study on equity, underscoring a growing debate about how best… Continue reading Limited-license marijuana markets hamper diversity and equity, study says
Why 2022 Will Be a Defining Year for Female Leadership in Cannabis
The cannabis industry cannot reach its full potential without women leading the charge as well. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of… Continue reading Why 2022 Will Be a Defining Year for Female Leadership in Cannabis
Path cleared for 2023 Waukegan cannabis dispensary opening; spending sales tax revenue on ‘racial inequalities’ remains at issue
Waukegan’s first cannabis dispensary is now on course to open early next year, but how the city will spend the potential $500,000 annually generated by the business in sales taxes… Continue reading Path cleared for 2023 Waukegan cannabis dispensary opening; spending sales tax revenue on ‘racial inequalities’ remains at issue