The article discusses Senator Laphonza Butler’s call for reform in the cannabis industry in California, specifically addressing issues of racial inequity. She emphasizes the need to prioritize communities and individuals adversely affected by the war on drugs and proposes the passage of Senate Bill 1294, also known as the Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) Act. The CORE Act seeks to provide resources and support to minority-owned cannabis businesses and people with prior cannabis convictions seeking to enter the industry.
Discover more about Senator Laphonza Butler’s push for the CORE Act, which aims to address racial disparities in California’s cannabis industry. Read about the bill’s intent to assist minority-owned cannabis businesses and individuals with a history of cannabis convictions. Click the link below to learn about this significant attempt to create an equitable cannabis industry.
