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Insights from the Social Equity Draft Rules Feedback Survey
Insights from the Social Equity Draft Rules Feedback Survey
By Nick Glodosky, PhD, Research Analyst
WSLCB Communications
Oct 2
Washington Cannabis License Viability Report from Whitney Economics
Washington Cannabis License Viability Report from Whitney Economics
Written by LCB Social Equity Team
WSLCB Communications
Sep 9
Equity in Action: The Green Seed Social Equity Plan
Equity in Action: The Green Seed Social Equity Plan
In February 2024, the LCB announced that Washington cannabis businesses could submit Social Equity Plans for a one-time reimbursement of…
WSLCB Communications
Aug 19
Social Equity License Mobility: What’s Next
Social Equity License Mobility: What’s Next
The LCB received three petitions for rulemaking requesting amendments to rules regarding license mobility for Cannabis Social Equity…
WSLCB Communications
Aug 6
Last Chance! Submit Your Feedback on Social Equity Rules by Thursday, July 18
Last Chance! Submit Your Feedback on Social Equity Rules by Thursda...
The LCB wants your feedback on draft rules related to the Cannabis Social Equity Program (WAC 314–55–570).
WSLCB Communications
Jul 16
Additional Updates on Social Equity Rulemaking Timeline
Additional Updates on Social Equity Rulemaking Timeline
Earlier this summer, we published a blog post about the extended timeline for Social Equity rulemaking. This decision was made so our team…
WSLCB Communications
Jul 9
Meet the Team: Aaron Washington, Cannabis Social Equity Program Manager
Meet the Team: Aaron Washington, Cannabis Social Equity Program Man...
Our new Meet the Team blog series aims to highlight Social Equity team members, other LCB employees and agency partners who contribute to…
WSLCB Communications
Jul 1
Social Equity License Mobility Petitions
Social Equity License Mobility Petitions
What are rulemaking petitions?
WSLCB Communications
Jun 17
Update on Cannabis Social Equity Rulemaking Timeline
Update on Cannabis Social Equity Rulemaking Timeline
As many of you may know, SB 5080 was passed in 2023 to expand and improve the Cannabis Social Equity Program. LCB is currently in the…
WSLCB Communications
Jun 10
Insights From The Social Equity Applicant Experience Survey
Insights From The Social Equity Applicant Experience Survey
By Sarah Okey, PhD, LCB Research Manager
WSLCB Communications
May 30
Feedback Sessions for the Social Equity Program
Feedback Sessions for the Social Equity Program
As you may know, LCB is now in the process of rulemaking for the Social Equity Program, including updating the scoring rubric for…
WSLCB Communications
May 14
Feedback Wanted: Social Equity Scoring Rubric Updates
Feedback Wanted: Social Equity Scoring Rubric Updates
At the LCB Board Meeting on April 24, 2024, the LCB’s Social Equity team presented a draft scoring rubric to be considered in our next…
WSLCB Communications
May 2
Meet the Social Equity Team: Sarah Davis, Case Manager
Meet the Social Equity Team: Sarah Davis, Case Manager
The LCB Social Equity Team is excited to add a new topic series to the blog: Meet the Social Equity Team! The series will highlight our…
WSLCB Communications
Apr 10
History of Cannabis #1: Where Legal Cannabis in Washington Started
History of Cannabis #1: Where Legal Cannabis in Washington Started
Washington State was one of the first two states in the nation to legalize recreational cannabis in 2012. However, our history in legalized…
WSLCB Communications
Mar 25
Did You Know? Out-of-State Financiers for Cannabis Businesses
Did You Know? Out-of-State Financiers for Cannabis Businesses
Funding a new cannabis business is no easy task. As Social Equity Applicants move forward with opening their businesses, a consistent issue…
WSLCB Communications
Mar 18
Department of Commerce Technical Assistance Grant Update
Department of Commerce Technical Assistance Grant Update
The Social Equity Team at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is excited to share that the Department of Commerce has awarded…
WSLCB Communications
Mar 7
Social Equity Plans Available Now for All Cannabis Licensees
Social Equity Plans Available Now for All Cannabis Licensees
The Social Equity Program at LCB is excited to announce that all cannabis businesses in Washington State can now submit Social Equity…
WSLCB Communications
Feb 26
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