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Social Equity Cannabis Entrepreneurs Still Face Hurdles, Demand Action From State

Representatives of 17 local organizations urged Illinois lawmakers to take action on social equity legislation for cannabis licenses before their session wraps in Springfield next week. As CBS 2’s Tara Molina reported, issues at the state level are sti…

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‘Joint’ Venture: Ben From Ben & Jerry’s Starts Pot Nonprofit

One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to marijuana with a social mission. One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s has gone from ice cream to ‘blunts,’ promising a line of marijuana products with a social mission. Ben C…

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New ‘Seeds of Change’ report rates states on cannabis equity, finds most lacking

A Leafly investigation reveals causes of low Black ownership rates and highlights solutions to the industry’s biggest challenge.
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