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Inequities in the program are a result of the regulatory structure- which OCM can change. We're happy to see a more equitable, inclusive industry, and know that we (farmers, social equity, ROs, ancillary businesses, customers, and patients) are better when we all work together.

As a result, New York has a fraction of the registered patients of comparable states. Florida, which legalized medical cannabis at the same time, has a thriving medical program and over 700,000 patients.

Congrats to NY’s first adult-use cannabis licenses! It’s encouraging to see the OCM take initial steps to bring NY’s adult-use market to life. Less encouraging is the jab at medical ROs that employ thousands of NYers and serve over 100k patients. FYI several ROs are HQed in NY!

Opting into adult-use cannabis gives all communities a voice about how and where cannabis will show up in your community, including through thousands of good-paying jobs!

FYI - Adult-use cannabis programs help to reduce the overall cost for medical cannabis patients. Now is the time to expand the medical program and make it more accessible for New Yorkers while working to build out a robust adult-use program. #medmar #MRTA

Today at 1PM, join @CSNY_Events, @nymedmar, @GetNabis, @Official_Metrc, and our #BrownWeinraubExperts as they provide views from the key market players on how New York will benefit from a successful cannabis marketplace! Register for free here: cityandstateny.com/feature/Establ…

Join us on 3/22 for a webinar on Establishing a Successful Cannabis Marketplace: Best Practices for a Collaborative Approach sponsored by @brown_weinraub, @nymedmar, @GetNabis & @Official_Metrc! RSVP for free here: bit.ly/3JFYJZg

There's still time to register for @CityAndStateNY's roundtable TOMORROW, 3/22 on Establishing A Successful Cannabis Marketplace, @nymedmar's own @ngiste1 will be a featured panelist. cityandstateny.com/feature/Establ…

ICYMI: Powerful message from medical cannabis patient Glenda Tyson about the need to prioritize patient access, affordability & equity, not let the medical program go without much-needed reforms and get lost as adult-use ramps up in NYS. lohud.com/story/opinion/…

.@nymedma is committed to helping create the nation's most equitable adult-use cannabis program in NY, and welcomes @nys_cannabis approval today of an innovative & forward-thinking approach to engaging the legacy market and righting the long-standing wrongs of prohibition.

.@SafeAccess gives NY's #medicalcannabis program a D for lack of patient access, affordability, & equity. We look forward to the implementation of MRTA-mandated changes that will address these & other issues. They must occur ASAP. safeaccessnow.org/new_york

NYMCIA statement following the Cannabis Control Board’s first public meeting:

NYMCIA supports the equitable expansion of medical licenses, which can improve MWBE access to the cannabis industry. It is key that communities that have been disproportionately harmed by prohibition now have an opportunity to benefit from legalization.

NYMCIA on the State Office of Cannabis Management appointments.

NYMCIA President Ngiste Abebe is speaking at the @njdotcom insider live panel on 9/23. Link to ticket page: events.nj.com/e/njci-fall-co…

New York's medical cannabis patients have waited far too long for an affordable and accessible program. Incoming Gov. Hochul can change all that. Learn how. empirereportnewyork.com/ending-the-log…

NYMCIA President Ngiste Abebe on being a successful #cannabisleader: "“Resilience is everything. Nothing goes according to plan in the cannabis industry, so it’s important to find the opportunity in every setback.”

NYMCIA President Ngiste Abebe is determined to right the wrongs of cannabis prohibition through legislation that expands access and prioritizes social equity. magazine.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/cannab…

‘Purposeful Policy’: Our VP of Public Policy, Ngiste Abebe, is a @CBTmag Cannabis Leadership Award winner! Ngiste is determined to right the wrongs of #cannabisprohibition through legislation that expands access and prioritizes #socialequity. magazine.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/cannab…