A proposal to set a New York cannabis worker minimum wage was unveiled this week by state lawmakers and labor advocates. The measure targets pay rules for dispensary and cultivation staff across the state, and would create a sector specific baseline pay standard. It directly affects employees, employers and patients in New York and could...

Traffic stops, neighborhood sweeps, and low-level possession charges often hit Black communities hardest. The latest data expose racial disparities in marijuana arrests, showing Black people made up 83% of last year’s increase. That matters because it affects lives, livelihoods, and trust in law enforcement. Readers will get a clear...