State & City Work to Advance Equity in Cannabis Industry

In different ways the city and state are working to advance equity, diversity and opportunities for the marijuana industry. The city recently announced five members to its newly established Cannabis Board. "The purpose of Boston's Cannabis Board is to make sure our actions continue to match our values: supporting equity, diversity and local ownership in this new industry," said Mayor Marty Walsh via press release. "I'm proud to appoint these exceptional members to the Cannabis Board as we work to ensure every resident has access to the same opportunities in our growing city." The new board was part of an ordinance created in November that established equitable regulation of the marijuana industry in the city.

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