Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Wolf calls for marijuana legalization to aid state economy
Gov. Wolf indicated the industry is an untapped revenue stream, ripe for taxation.
Largest California wildfire threatens marijuana growing area
California’s largest wildfire is threatening a marijuana growing enclave, and authorities said many of the locals have refused to evacuate and abandon their maturing crops even as weather forecasters predict more hot, dry and windy conditions that could fan flames.
Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
CBD company Kadenwood acquires major Colorado-based hemp manufacturer
The acquisition, according to Kadenwood, "effectively establishes Kadenwood as the largest supplier of vertically-integrated, hemp-derived" CBD in the United States.
Lawmakers urge FDA to temporarily ban e-cigarette sales amid coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers once again urged the FDA to pull e-cigarettes from the market amid the coronavirus pandemic, claiming teen and young adult vapers are putting an outsized burden on testing resources.
3 stocks you don't want to be holding when the market crashes again
Stocks have by and large recovered from the crash that took place last month due to the coronavirus pandemic. Another market crash is inevitable from overvalued stocks and a long-lasting recession, and if you don't want to see your portfolio take a big hit when it happens, you'll want to avoid hanging on to these three stocks.
Cannabis producer Canopy Growth smoked by restructuring charge
The company lost C$1.3 billion Canadian dollars in the past three months.
Universities to launch cannabis classes this summer
The online program will include courses in business management, medical applications and legal compliance.
Who is more likely to smoke marijuana?
According to a July 2019 poll from Gallup, which surveyed 1,525 adults across the nation who were at least 18 years old, the likelihood of someone smoking marijuana "varies significantly" by gender, age, region and political ideology.
Pot industry tested on 4/20 as coronavirus slams economy
It was supposed to be a long weekend of festivals and music culminating on April 20, or 4/20, the code for marijuana’s high holiday.
Coronavirus fuels pot industry's push for online sales, delivery
Colorado has legalized online sales of recreational marijuana amid the coronavirus epidemic, fulfilling the pot industry's biggest wishes.
Coronavirus sends pot sales soaring as more Americans stay home
Legal marijuana sales are up as more Americans self-isolate with COVID-19 spread
Marijuana dispensaries get lit amid coronavirus lockdowns
Marijuana users have gone on a buying binge, as they stock up for potential quarantines or simply light up in search of relief during anxious times and government lockdowns.
Boston's 1st marijuana shop opens, braces for large crowds
Mayor Marty Walsh says police will also make sure the opening is safe and orderly, with officers helping with crowd and traffic control and discouraging public consumption of marijuana, which remains illegal in Massachusetts.
Snoop invests in vegan 'pigless pork rinds' maker
Snoop Dogg has gotten in on the meat replacement trend.
Canopy Growth cuts 500 jobs, closes greenhouses as it burns cash
Canopy Growth said Wednesday it will close two facilities, eliminate 500 positions, and cancel plans for another greenhouse.
IRS tripped up by cash-only pot industry, Mnuchin says
The tax agency has to build cash rooms in order to collect tax revenues, the U.S. Treasury Secretary said.
Marijuana use among older Americans up 75% in 4 years
The research polled more than 15,000 adults.
Marijuana producer Canopy Growth loses $94M as expenses drag
Operating costs, including marketing, research and development, rose 34 percent to C$231.7 million.
Aurora Cannabis posts $985M loss as revenue tumbles
"Being a profitable cannabis company for our investors is the singular near-term focus."