A history of racial discrimination in the American drug war and Washington state’s legal industry was described by a task force member, guest presenter, and commenters from inside and outside the industry.
Public health researchers and prevention advocates discussed a report associating increased health risks with concentrated cannabis products and ways to enact policy change.
On darkest night, we reflect on where we have been, where we are going, and how.
During the annual state prevention summit, public health and prevention practitioners heard “A Couple of Things About Cannabis” and got an early look at a report on cannabis potency.
WSLCB’s leading substance use prevention staffer provided their first in-depth update in months, pushing back against temporary policy allowances and raising public health concerns.
An event intended to educate prevention advocates about cannabis covered recent WAPC call data, modes of use, youth usage, and ways to communicate prevention messaging to young people.
As the holiday season grew near, cannabis policymaking and legislative planning activity increased - most notably among public health and prevention advocates.
Agency leadership ran through the top issues drawing media attention to WSLCB in addition to licensing, enforcement, legislative, traceability, and Cannabis 2.0 updates.
The Board approved filing a CR-102 on vapor products, heard a supportive comment for location compliance certificates, and announced the Cannabis Advisory Council may convene.
Board members discussed the announcement of Chair Jane Rushford’s retirement, considered feedback on social equity, and heard updates in preparation for rulemaking on Wednesday.