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How pot tax revenue could help those with marijuana convictions

A Washington state bill proposes using revenue from marijuana taxes to help those with past convictions and arrests. ....

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New Washington law will help people of color get into the marijuana industry


New Washington law will help people of color get into the marijuana industry
License applicants who have prior convictions for pot-related crimes will now qualify for grant funding and expert advice to help them get started in the business.
Author: Drew Mikkelsen
Updated: 6:10 PM PDT May 3, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. The state’s marijuana business is booming, but not everyone is reaping the benefits.
Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, signed House Bill 1443 into law Monday, which is aimed at helping minorities get into the state’s marijuana sales and manufacturing business.
According to data provided by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, when asked to identify themselves by race, 82% of the state’s licensed marijuana business owners identified themselves as non-minority. ....

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