Observations

WSLCB - Board Caucus
(June 3, 2025) - Research Roundtable

Monday June 9, 2025

While federal barriers to researching “stateside” cannabis remained, the board learned about the first Research Roundtable regarding challenges around studying contemporary cannabis.

The Week Ahead
(June 9, 2025)

Monday June 9, 2025

Public health officials in Washington state prepared to roll out an unprecedented array of engagements with cannabis stakeholders, targeting budtenders in particular.

WSLCB - Board Meeting
(June 4, 2025) - Summary

Thursday June 5, 2025

The board established the power of the agency Director to initiate some rulemaking projects, heard about the social equity licensing window, and approved three rule actions.

The Week Ahead
(June 2, 2025)

Monday June 2, 2025

While WACA conferees fêted, the WSLCB Board would undertake significant rulemaking and policy shifts; and public health and prevention interests would reconsider strategy.

2025-05-20 - WSLCB - Board Caucus - Youth Access Compliance Rate Dashboards - Takeaways

WSLCB - Board Caucus
(May 20, 2025) - Youth Access Compliance Rate Dashboards

Wednesday May 28, 2025

Compliance dashboards requested by public health and prevention interests were presented to board members who questioned data about youth access to cannabis and other substances.

2025-05-20 - WA Governor - Bill Action - Afternoon - SB 5167 - Takeaways

WA Governor - Bill Action - Afternoon
(May 20, 2025) - SB 5167

Tuesday May 27, 2025

As budget cuts impacted many state agencies, a few cannabis-related programs involving health and testing received reduced spending as Governor Ferguson signed his first operating budget.

The Week Ahead
(May 26, 2025)

Thursday May 22, 2025

Washington State Health Care Authority

In 2025, the Memorial Day federal holiday provoked complicated feelings within and amongst Americans before a slow week for cannabis policymaking in Washington state.