The bill, which takes near-immediate effect, would treat cannabis businesses similarly to liquor-licensed businesses.

The film highlights successful entrepreneurs in the cannabis business, but also addresses the pitfalls of the District’s challenging situation for sales.

A bill in the county council would limit where and when cannabis dispensaries could operate.

A new study is good news for the future business owners that will make up the recreational market — lawmakers just have to lay the groundwork first.

Lawmakers have a long, legislative road ahead as they iron out what the industry will look like — and if it’ll avoid equity failures of the past.

As D.C. lawmakers consider a bill to legalize marijuana sales, they will have to contend with Congress, existing gifting stores and services, and how to work equity into a new industry.

Maryland has trailed behind D.C. and Virginia in legalizing marijuana, but now lawmakers want voters to weigh in on the issue in the 2022 general election.

Maryland and Virginia have a number of bills going into effect on July 1, including laws expanding telehealth, disability rights, and protections for tenants.

The group D.C. Marijuana Justice says giving away weed will encourage more people to get vaccinated.

The dispensary’s 13 employees will enjoy five-year contracts, with three raises baked into their salaries a year.