The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) is a non-partisan public research group located in Olympia, Washington which conducts research at the direction of the Washington State Legislature or the Institute's Board of Directors. Created in 1983, WSIPP has become nationally and internationally recognized for the design, depth, and quality of its research reports and benefit-cost analyses. In the cannabis space, WSIPP researchers were tasked with performance of a multi-decade benefit-cost analysis of the State legalization of cannabis through Initiative 502 (I-502) and ancillary studies in support of that goal.
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Speaking Engagements - 2024 - v1 (Jun 3, 2024) [ Info ]
Observations
The Week Ahead
(December 16, 2024)
As activity wrapped for the holidays, WSLCB board members planned to complete social equity work but all other rulemaking activity would be trimmed or further delayed into 2025.
The Week Ahead
(September 9, 2024)
WSLCB Enforcement and Education leaders would present an update on SB 5367, the “THC Bill,” before a public hearing on the agency’s proposed rules the next day.
The Week Ahead
(August 19, 2024)
The WSLCB Board was scheduled to hear a presentation on the first written briefs from the Research Program reviewing academic literature on cannabis product flavors and youth appeal.
The Week Ahead
(June 10, 2024)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Health Care Authority Prevention Research Collaborative (WA HCA PRC)
Cannabis and prevention researchers across Washington planned to convene quarterly confabs before WSLCB staff leadership were scheduled to share monthly public updates.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(April 16, 2024) - Public Health and Prevention Roundtable Review
Public health and prevention interests expressed during a closed meeting with WSLCB leaders the previous day were top of mind for board members during the caucus.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(March 19, 2024) - WSIPP Report Review
Board members learned about the benefit-cost analysis of legal cannabis conducted by WSIPP researchers, including how agency staff could better collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
The Week Ahead
(March 18, 2024)
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board members planned to host the principal State researcher on Initiative 502 for a “Report Review” on Tuesday.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(February 27, 2024) - Summary
Legislative and budget issues were top-of-mind for the board, but they also discussed an impending rulemaking project related to minors on the premises of producers and processors.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting
(January 29, 2024) - Summary
Committee members moved to approve three cannabis bills for a data dashboard, home growing, and regulation of high THC products.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(January 3, 2024) - Summary
A rules update acknowledged more delays in some projects before public comments showed a divide on the fairness of social equity licensing and questioned cannabis research topics.