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Mass. Cannabis Equity Council Policy State Legislation What's Happening

Speak out NOW: Ask your electeds to protect cannabis equity from MSO market consolidation

Please tell your legislators and Gov. Healey to oppose any effort to rush a major change in cannabis industry rules through at the end of session without even having a hearing!

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SIGN ON: Add your name to our letter urging Senators to protect cannabis equity businesses

Join us in telling State Senators to oppose any effort to rush a major change in cannabis industry rules through at the end of session without even having a hearing!

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Mass. Cannabis Equity Council Policy State Legislation

ALERT: Email Your State Rep ASAP to protect equity businesses from MSO market consolidation

There is an effort playing out TODAY in Massachusetts to weaken one of the strongest protections for cannabis equity businesses in the Commonwealth — potentially devaluing their licenses and starting a race to the bottom for the benefit of MSOs and a handful of operators.

The amendment could be debated today or tomorrow, so please use the instructions below to email your State Representative ASAP — then follow up with a call!

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Mass. Cannabis Equity Council News Coverage Policy Press State Legislation What's Happening

The cannabis industry is fighting over how many stores one company can own. Here’s why. | The Boston Globe

A debate over the cap on weed permits has sparked worries about broken promises to entrepreneurs of color and fears of a marijuana monopoly

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Cannabis equity businesses and Equitable Opportunities Now team up to oppose license cap changes & address industry challenges

“The Commonwealth’s license cap is vital to protecting a competitive market and our legally mandated mission to foster equitable participation in this new market,” said EON Policy Co-Chair and MCEC founding member Armani White, who owns provisionally licensed Firehouse. “With lobbyists and lawyers for large multistate operators working with a handful of business leaders to undermine small business protections, it’s vital for cannabis equity businesses to have a voice in the policymaking process.”

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Mass. Cannabis Equity Council Policy State Legislation What's Happening

Ask your Legislators to support EON funding in the FY25 budget!

A Conference Committee is currently negotiating differences between the House and Senate budgets right now, and YOUR legislators need to hear from you!

Use this form to ask your State Representative and State Senator to urge the Conference Committee to include EON’s funding in the FY25 budget.

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Cannabis Control Commission What's Happening

CCC Accepting Applications for Next Executive Director until June 15

The Cannabis Control Commission has launched its search for a new executive director. Learn more and spread the word to encourage talented, diverse candidates to apply!

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Cannabis Control Commission Municipal Licensing Equity Policy What's Happening

EON suggests enhancements to Model Municipal Equity By-Law or Ordinance, applauds CCC public comment periods

In response to the Cannabis Control Commission’s call for public comments regarding its draft Model Municipal Equity By-Law or Ordinance, EON submitted the following public comment.

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Cannabis Control Commission Municipal Licensing Equity Policy What's Happening

CCC holds public comment period on Model Municipal Equity By-Law

The Cannabis Control Commission wants your feedback on its new Model Municipal Equity By-Law or Ordinance — and we want to hear from you too!

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Policy State Legislation What's Happening

Ask your Rep. to support cannabis equity in MA’s budget

Please take a few minutes right now to ask your State Representative to invest in creating equitable economic opportunity for communities harmed by the war on drugs. Here’s how: