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Minnesota's cannabis grant program is a game-changer, investing in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs and paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future. 🌱 #CannabisEquity #MinnesotaCannabis #SocialJustice
Minnesota’s cannabis grant program invests in communities harmed by ‘war on drugs’
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September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🌿 Daily Dose S3 EP1: Massachusetts Social Equity Cannabis – Successes & Struggles After 1 Year! 🎙️

Hosts: @ShaneDoull @ScottMigdol @AshleighKlein
👉 Listen now: usweedchannel.com

#DailyDosePodcast #CannabisEquity #USWeedChannel
September 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Same crime, different skin
One gets treatment, one gets time.
System shows its face.

#CBDPope #Haiku #SocialJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #CannabisEquity #SystemicRacism
#HumanRights
August 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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“Green Dreams” shows what happens when purpose meets capital. Cannas Capital’s Bank Black™ solution helps cannabis founders build futures—not debt. ESG investors, we invite you in. #ImpactFinance #CannabisEquity #BankBlack
July 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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A GOP-backed budget rider threatens to block cannabis rescheduling. Our team at Cannas Capital breaks down what it means for equity, insurance & reform.

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#CannabisRescheduling #CannabisEquity #FederalReform #CannabisPolicy #280E
GOP Spending Bill Seeks to Halt Cannabis Rescheduling Progress
We express deep concern regarding a provision advanced by Republican lawmakers in the House Appropriations Committee that seeks to block the Department of Justice from using federal funds to reschedul...
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July 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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DEA Judge retires. Rescheduling stalls again. As Board Chair of Cannas Capital, I urge our industry to push for clarity & fairness. Full article from our team 👇
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#CannabisRescheduling #DEA #ScheduleIII #CannabisEquity #CannabisBusiness #CannasCapital
DEA Judge Retirement Amid Cannabis Rescheduling Uncertainty
Industry Sees Moment of Uncertainty and Opportunity as Insurtech Innovator Calls for Swift Federal Action July 25, 2025 Cannas Capital, a trailblazing Insurtech company that provides innovative insura...
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July 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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DEA’s new admin has sidelined cannabis rescheduling. As Board Chair of Cannas Capital, I urge our industry to stay focused & informed.

Read our full breakdown 👇
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#CannabisRescheduling #CannabisEquity #CannabisIndustry #DEA
New DEA Admin Sidelines Cannabis Rescheduling Despite Earlier Promises
Terrance C. Cole, the newly appointed Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has omitted any mention of cannabis rescheduling from his list of eight top agency priorities despite ...
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July 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Too many minority cannabis licensees are locked out of capital. State Backed Cannabis Lending is working in IL, MD, Bank Black can expand the impact. State-backed loan funds + minority banks + real underwriting = access. #CannabisEquity #BankBlack

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Bank Black Cannabis Lending: The State-Level Solution the Industry Needs
Eric discusses Cannas Capital's Bank Black Solution & Working with State Governments In today’s cannabis industry, access to capital isn’t just a hurdle — it’s a wall. And for minority-owned, social e...
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June 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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We just passed the Pa. Cannabis Health & Safety Act! This historic cannabis reform will reinvest in our communities, protect our kids, and create jobs—especially for people who look like me. Learn more at RepDarisha.com! #CannabisEquity #HB1200
May 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Ohio SB 56 = corporate power + criminalization. M4MM opposes this harmful bill that ends equity & justice protections. Voters deserve better. Read our full statement: www.linkedin.com/pulse/m4mm-o... #SB56 #CannabisEquity #M4MM
M4MM opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 56 – Repealing Cannabis Adult-Use 2023 Approved Ballot Initiative
Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) Statement of Opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 56 Submitted by Eric Foster, National Policy Director for Cannabis & Hemp Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) st...
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April 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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M4MM supports NJ A913: medical cannabis for sickle cell disease. This bill brings equity & relief to patients in pain—especially in Black communities. Let’s get this passed, NJ!
Here’s a link to the bill: njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/...
🌿 #CannabisEquity #M4MM #SickleCellAwareness
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April 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Cannas Capital’s Bank Black platform = cannabis finance infrastructure. Maryland’s CAP program + this system = a national equity model.

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#CannabisBanking #BankBlack #CannabisEquity
How Cannas Capital’s Bank Black Platform Can Power Maryland’s Cannabis Lending Revolution
Maryland’s Capital Access Program (CAP) is a blueprint for how states can solve the cannabis industry’s biggest equity barrier: access to fair, affordable capital. But even with strong laws and fundin...
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April 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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M4MM supports Colorado’s $550K Cannabis Business Office appropriation in Colorado Senate Bill 25-268. It’s a lifeline for minority-owned cannabis businesses. No federal help? States must step up.
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#CannabisEquity #M4MM #ColoradoCBO
M4MM position of support for Colorado Supplemental Appropriations funding for Colorado Cannabis Business Office
We at M4MM represent consumers and patients who utilize Cannabis and Hemp derived medicinal products and minority business members who have established legitimate, regulatory compliant businesses to p...
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April 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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M4MM supports Colorado’s $800K Cannabis Business Office appropriation. It’s a lifeline for minority-owned cannabis businesses. No federal help? States must step up.

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#CannabisEquity #M4MM #ColoradoCBO
M4MM position of support for Colorado Supplemental Appropriations funding for Colorado Cannabis Business Office
We at M4MM represent consumers and patients who utilize Cannabis and Hemp derived medicinal products and minority business members who have established legitimate, regulatory compliant businesses to p...
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April 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Maryland is taking a bold step towards justice with Senate Bill 894, establishing an Office of Social Equity to empower communities historically impacted by the war on drugs.

Learn more here!

#MD #EconomicOpportunity #CannabisEquity #MarylandSocialEquity #SocialJustice #CitizenPortal
Maryland establishes Office of Social Equity within Cannabis Administration
Maryland creates independent Office of Social Equity to enhance cannabis industry participation.
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March 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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As we celebrate Black History Month, New York’s cannabis industry is tackling the deep-rooted injustices of the past.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CannabisEquity #SocialJustice #EconomicEmpowerment
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New York’s Cannabis Industry: A Pathway to Social Equity and Justice
As the nation commemorates Black History Month, New York’s evolving cannabis industry is sparking critical conversations about social equity and economic justice. For decades, Black and brown communit...
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February 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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URGENT: NM cannabis industry at risk. Bill lets counties halt licenses indefinitely—ignoring existing reviews. Election uncertainty + monopolies.
www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
#NMPolitics #CannabisEquity
January 29, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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We're proud to announce that four Battle Creek-area cannabis businesses are recipients of the Michigan Social Equity Grants! This marks a significant step towards building a more equitable and sustainable cannabis industry. #CannabisEquity #MichiganCannabis
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Battle Creek Cannabis Businesses Receive State Grants for Social Equity
Learn about the recent allocation of social equity grants to four Battle Creek-area cannabis businesses as part of Michigan's commitment to fostering a more equitable industry.
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March 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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Legal recreational cannabis in MD sparks questions about its use by cops. Could policy changes diversify forces and address recruitment challenges, or complicate matters further? Food for thought. 🤔#CannabisPolicy #PoliceReform #CannabisEquity
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With legalization, city police union says cops should no longer be tested for cannabis
Baltimore police union says the state should order police agencies to stop barring recruits with a history of cannabis use and discontinue “random” drug screenings for officers.
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July 5, 2023 at 8:46 PM