Research Program
Established in 2023, the Research Program at the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board serves as a non-partisan, transparent resource dedicated to conducting research and using data to help improve evidence-based decisions concerning the products, policy, and regulation of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor.
Research priorities are based on several possible criteria, including legislative mandates, leadership requests, subjective matter expertise of research staff, relevance and value to internal and external partners, alignment with agency policy and strategy, and availability of staff resources. The Research Program works to maintain flexibility and adapt to changing priorities across time.
Mission
To enhance public health and safety by conducting, analyzing, and reporting non-partisan research that informs policies and fosters safe communities.
Vision
A leading research center focused on the products and services regulated by LCB, with an emphasis on communicating science for public benefit.
What They Do:
- Build Foundational Understanding: Conduct literature reviews to establish current body of knowledge that informs evidence-based decision making.
- Advance Scientific Understanding: Develop research studies and conduct evaluations to track policy outcomes and advance the scientific understanding of relevant concepts.
- Increase Transparency: Support data collection processes, develop data dashboards, and gather valuable insights to promote operational transparency and efficiency.
- Foster Collaboration: Collaborate with partners to understand emerging community concerns and support joint research initiatives.
- Share Knowledge: Provide science-backed information (e.g., presentations and peer-reviewed publications) to a wide audience including regulators, researchers, and community members.
Contact
Email the Research Program at lcbresearch@lcb.wa.gov.
Reach them by mail at:
Research Program, Director's Office
Liquor and Cannabis Board
P.O. Box 43080
Olympia, WA 98504-3080
The Team
