Just over two years into the state's social equity initiative, a bill proposing to overhaul the program was introduced on the first day of the 2023 legislative session.
have tried to make up for lost time and past injustices, the proposal from Representative Naquetta Ricks would add a slew of new features to the state program, including preferential delivery opportunities for social equity businesses and changes to Colorado's social equity licensing requirements.
's entrepreneurial assistance program for social equity marijuana business owners. She's on her second ten-week course for aspiring potrepreneurs and hopes to soon open a facility that would house nine infused-product manufacturers. But licensing priority and technical help still aren't enough to compete with better-funded operations that don't fit the spirit of the social equity effort, Woodson argues.
If HB 1020 is approved, Woodson says she's willing to work with Denver dispensaries to roll back the partnership requirement, which was just implemented a few months ago. "This could be a game changer and save a lot of social equity businesses," she predicts."I'm an optimist. Do I think [the marijuana industry] will negotiate? No, but I hope they do."
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
The 14 most anticipated games of 2023New Zelda, new Resident Evil, new Final Fantasy, and more in 2023
Consulte Mais informação »
Adding 14 New Restaurants, Michelin’s New York Guide Hints at This Year’s New StarsIt doesn’t mean they’re definitely getting Michelin stars, but they are the spots Michelin inspectors think you should be dining at.
Consulte Mais informação »
Pasta Is Healthier Than You Think, And It's Even Healthier as LeftoversNew year, new you, new diet.
Consulte Mais informação »
SZA’s Unleashes Brutal ‘Kill Bill’ Music Video: WatchA bloody new music video should give “Kill Bill” extra firepower.
Consulte Mais informação »
Vivica A. Fox Reprises Kill Bill Role in SZA's New Music VideoVivica A. Fox reprises her Kill Bill role as Vernita 'Copperhead' Green in SZA's new Tarantino-inspired music video for her song of the same name.
Consulte Mais informação »
Child advocates praise a new bill from Sen. Cornyn that aims to improve FBI investigationsCornyn legislation will strengthen FBI child abuse investigations after Nassar failures, advocates say
Consulte Mais informação »