Los Angeles’ cannabis equity program has failed to meet its target
The goal of Los Angeles' Cannabis Social Equity Program is "to promote equitable ownership and employment opportunities in the cannabis industry in order to decrease disparities in life outcomes for marginalized communities, and to address the disproportionate impacts of the War on Drugs in those communities.”
California’s cannabis tax revenue estimates have been reduced
Officials have since acknowledged a disappointing start for the licensing of new cannabis businesses in the state.