Pot ETF hits market amid growing legalization push
Roundhill Investments has launched a new ETF on the CBOE BZX Exchange to provide investors with exposure to 24 companies in the cannabis sector, including U.S. multi-state operators.
California cannabis mega-factory eyes federal legalization of weed
The company behind a cannabis mega-factory in California is hoping federal legalization of the substance will allow it to expand distribution of joints, oils and edibles beyond the borders of the most populous U.S. state.
New Jersey to start recreational marijuana sales April 21
Recreational marijuana sales in New Jersey for those 21 and older will begin April 21, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.
Tennessee’s 1st legal cannabis restaurant coming this spring
A cannabis restaurant is opening in Nashville. Buds & Brews, an innovative, Nashville-based eatery, is slated for a spring 2022 opening. Tennessee’s first cannabis bar and restaurant will have an American sports theme.
1st retail cannabis licenses in NY will go to people with marijuana convictions: 'Social equity'
The state of New York is planning to grant its first batch of cannabis retail licenses to residents who have had previous marijuana convictions.
US labor unions finding new hope in younger workers
Workers in their 20s are leading efforts to unionize in the U.S.
Weedmaps CEO Chris Beals wants to talk cannabis on Super Bowl Sunday: 'Why are we censoring this?'
There’s one thing that won’t be advertised when fans tune in to watch the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals on Super Bowl Sunday: cannabis.
Ohio's pot legalization effort moves forward
A group collected enough signatures to put the issue of legalizing recreational marijuana before the Ohio legislature.
Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana
Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of marijuana, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use.
Double dealing: Legal, illicit blur in California pot market
Industry insiders say the practice of selling cannabis in the legal and illicit markets is all too commonplace in California
California pot companies warn of impending industry collapse
Leading California cannabis companies warned Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday that the state’s legal industry was on the verge of collapse and needed immediate tax cuts and a rapid expansion of retail outlets to steady the shaky marketplace.
India police charge Amazon execs in alleged marijuana smuggling case
Indian police said on Saturday they had charged senior executives of Amazon.com's local unit under narcotics laws in a case of alleged marijuana smuggling via the online retailer.
Election Day 2021 sees major tax proposals on the ballot: Here's what to watch
Though it's not a presidential or midterm election year, voters across the country are headed to the polls today to decide several important issues – including significant questions of state tax policy.
Justin Bieber breaks into cannabis market with ‘Peaches’ joints
The Canadian singer is breaking into the cannabis space, teaming up with a company to peddle pre-rolled joints that he’s calling “Peaches,” a nod to one of his most successful recent songs.
Lollapalooza boosts Illinois pot sales to record numbers
Lollapalooza, the big Chicago festival shut down for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, boosted record numbers for recreational marijuana sales in July, according to reports.
Infrastructure bill's unusual provisions: Drunk driving tech mandate to 'pollinator-friendly' roads
Some Republicans are raising alarms about allegedly wasteful spending in the bipartisan infrastructure bill in the Senate that won't serve what is supposed to be the narrow purpose of the bill: to improve the function of roads, bridges, water, broadband and other hard infrastructure.
NYC cannabis lounge opening will be ‘extremely social,’ Restaurateur behind BLT Steak says
Jimmy Haber, CEO of BLT Restaurant Group, offered a preview on “Varney & Co.” of what people can expect from the cannabis lounges that he plans to open in New York City.
Senate Democrats unveil plan for federal marijuana legalization
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would legalize marijuana at the federal level by removing it from the federal list of controlled substances, expunge criminal records for individuals with marijuana-related offenses, and help minority businesses get ahead through new small business grant programs and a 50% tax rate reduction.
Varney: Will Republicans jump on the pot train?
"Varney & Co." host Stuart Varney on the Democrats’ marijuana legalization plan and whether the Republican Party will join.
Federal marijuana legalization plan to be unveiled by Sens. Schumer, Wyden, Booker
Sen. Chuck Schumer and others are set to unveil a plan to make weed legal at the federal level via the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.

















