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Observations
The Week Ahead (May 3, 2021)
Deliberative work characteristic of the interim between legislative sessions began in earnest this week with social equity, medical marijuana, and behavioral health events on the calendar.
WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council (April 7, 2021) - Summary
The new WSLCB Chair provided more expansive remarks during a public introduction to Cannabis Advisory Council representatives whose comments varied from friendly to confrontational.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (March 17, 2021) - Summary
The public had a chance to hear from the new chair before the Board approved the 18th tribal cannabis compact in Washington state and received a rulemaking update.
WA Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis - Public Meeting (January 25, 2021) - Motions
Task force members recommended expanding the qualifying criteria for the social equity program to include race and opening the technical assistance grant program to current licensees and retail title certificate holders.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (January 12, 2021) - Summary
In the Board’s first planning session since 2018, members looked back on past priorities and prepared to welcome a new board chair who would be appointed in “a few more weeks.”
WA LIC - Class - Prevention Voices (January 5, 2021) - Summary
Advocates learned about Washington's legislative process from a Legislative Information Center staffer including specific steps to track and participate virtually in the 2021 session.
WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council (January 6, 2021) - 2021 Legislative Session
Goals for the 2021 Washington state legislative session, which begins Monday January 11th, were articulated by WSLCB agency leadership and Cannabis Advisory Council members.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (January 5, 2021) - Summary
Board members heard legislative and rulemaking updates as well as mentions of agency coordination with social equity and prevention stakeholders - and the U.S. Census Bureau.
WA Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis - Public Meeting (December 14, 2020) - A History
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.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (December 9, 2020) - Summary
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.