Legislation to decriminalize personal possession amounts of all controlled substances in favor of a health review for individuals who are in critical need
Social Equity applicants face many hurdles, I’ve hit most of them trying to start a delivery business in Mass
“The President’s pardon lifts barriers to housing, employment and educational opportunities for thousands of people with those prior convictions.” It’s usually more helpful and fun to skewer government press
Study up and know your stuff; also, it’s totally OK if you weren’t voted Most Likely To Get Stoned in high school
“Mass has led the way across the nation in terms of our regulations … and laws around equity. But do we actually actualize them? Many people here will say no.”
“Opportunities like this don’t present themselves too often in Boston.”
“Far too many individuals continue to face significant barriers to housing, employment, social services and more because of non-violent cannabis convictions.”
“We’ve had this ‘social equity’ status … nobody’s actually given any kind of guidance.”
The contagious spirit of CNA Stores: “We sell good weed, sure, but you gotta participate.”
“Here we are, fresh in 2023 and the cannabis industry has yet to earn community trust”
