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Local Business, William J. Ford

Diversity, Equity Sought in Medical Cannabis Industry

by William J. Ford December 4, 2019December 21, 2021

So far, prospective medical cannabis business owners in Maryland say the state has fewer than 1 percent of Black applicants who are awarded licenses.

Delegate Cheryl Glenn of Baltimore City, lead sponsor of legislation on medical marijuana, says the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission decision-making to award applicants is a "corrupt process." (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Community, Health

Storm Brewing in Md. Over Medical Marijuana Bill

by William J. Ford March 31, 2017October 30, 2020

Vicky Orem, a Greenbelt, Maryland, lawyer whose application last year to grow medical marijuana was denied, testifies before the state Senate's Judiciary Proceedings Committee during a March 2 hearing in Annapolis on legislation to restructure the current cannabis commission. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Community, Health, William J. Ford

Black Lawmakers, Merchants Seek Change on Marijuana Laws

by William J. Ford March 2, 2017October 30, 2020