Legalization

Besides voting for president, voters considered measures covering recreational marijuana, abortion, minimum wage, affirmative action and Puerto Rico’s statehood. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: Tweets by ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA’S HOMEPAGE: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/

The cannabis industry has created around 70,000 jobs in 2020, according to Leafly. That’s double the number that were created in the previous year. Senate Democrats are now pushing to legalize marijuana in the U.S. Frank Holland joins Shep Smith to report.

While the still undecided presidential election is taking center stage, there were some major issues voted on in several states, including marijuana legalization, the Mississippi state flag, and the rights of gig workers in California. TODAY’s Craig Melvin reports. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you

Tim Seymour, the founder and chief investment officer of Seymour Asset Management and the man behind the Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF (CNBS), runs through three major headlines moving cannabis stocks. Subscribe to CNBC Pro to access our live Pro Talk “How to Navigate the Reddit Market Mania” with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee and CNBC’s Mike Santoli:

Mexico’s senate has voted to legalise cannabis throughout the country. The bill now has to pass through congress, but it has been seen as the first serious attempt to legalise cannabis in a country that has become notorious for its drug war. Al Jazeera’s John Holman has more. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe –

Advocates from Legalize Idaho and Idaho Moms for Marijuana gathered at the State Capitol to call for the legalization of marijuana.

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy sits down with Ebro in the Morning to give an update on some of the biggest issues in the Garden State. He gave an update on where the state stands on Marijuana legalization, and whether it will happen in the near future, what steps are needed to fix Newark’s water

With a growing number of states considering the legalization of medical marijuana and, more broadly, the decriminalization of recreational marijuana, this Forum event examined the public health pros and cons. What does science tell us about the benefits and risks of using marijuana? What are the economics at play? And what impact might decriminalization make

A user in college, she later led marijuana prosecutions, then urged legalization. Learn more about this story at https://www.newsy.com/104509/ Find more videos like this at https://www.newsy.com Follow Newsy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newsy Follow Newsy on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/newsy

After years of study, fierce debate, and a relentless campaign of public persuasion, Canadians are now free to enjoy legal cannabis, from coast to coast to coast. While many rejoiced and celebrated as they were able to purchase their buds legally for the first time, the vision of what a pot-permissive Canada looks like still

The stage for Democratic control of Congress and the presidency is all set with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sworn in as president and vice president. With Biden joining the office as the 46th President, the “Biden Blue Wave,” as analysts call it is going to be a major catalyst for the US cannabis industry.

Aphria, a global cannabis lifestyle consumer packaged goods company, is surging today. The company reported strong Q2 earnings with a net revenue of $160.5 million, an increase of 33 percent from the prior year. Aphria CEO Irwin Simon says the pandemic has driven the demand for cannabis, and joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss its business.

Watch the full interview: http://bit.ly/1Ft75yv VICE founder Shane Smith interviews President Barack Obama, discussing a host of issues important to Americans, from foreign policy and marijuana legalization to college affordability and global warming. In this excerpt, President Obama discusses the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana. Watch “A Roundtable with President Barack Obama” – http://bit.ly/1FwtYT0

Here’s how Cory Booker challenged Joe Biden’s stance on marijuana legalization at the November Democratic Debate in Atlanta. Subscribe to TIME ►► http://po.st/SubscribeTIME Get closer to the world of entertainment and celebrity news as TIME gives you access and insight on the people who make what you watch, read and share. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2EFFA5DB900C633F Find out more

More than half the 50 states already allow sale of marijuana for medical use, and California has become one of a number of states that have legalized recreational pot. NBC’s Jacob Soboroff reports on the “green rush” in the town of Desert Hot Springs, California, and joins Megyn Kelly live to discuss the controversial legalization

On Election Day 2020, people in several states voted for various forms of drug legalization — including deeply conservative Mississippi, where nearly 75% of voters approved of legalizing medical marijuana. Could North Carolina be on that path, too? Video by Kevin Keister / The News & Observer Read more: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article247266204.html More from The News &

Luxury cannabis products have emerged that cater to an elevated customer. The quintessential “stoner” stereotype is far outdated, and much like streetwear over the past couple of years, something that was once “underground” is starting to find its footing and the beginning of an entirely new luxury consumer marketplace. Shot in LA, we take a

Cresco Labs CEO and Charlie Bachteu and Alexis Keenan of Yahoo Finance discuss the process of growing marijuana and how legalization in Illinois is changing the way cannabis is processed and distributed. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market

Although marijuana legalization continues to make waves across the country, cannabis is still illegal in NYC. We took to the streets to find out what New Yorkers think and if they’re ready for the change. FOLLOW US Facebook: https://facebook.com/highsnobiety Twitter: https://twitter.com/highsnobiety Instagram: https://instagram.com/highsnobiety/ View more Highsnobiety videos here: http://hsnob.co/qh67

Our Jessica Stone & Tom Carroll sit down for an exclusive interview with the Capitol Hill’s most influential Cannabis lobbyist. Saphira Galoob of the National Cannabis Roundtable shares her take on the current regulatory picture and offers which lawmakers she believes can turn the tide towards federal legalization. Sign up today for Cannabis Capitalist! –

Smoking marijuana is illegal in Texas, but could that change? Nine new bills were introduced Monday ahead of the January 2021 legislative session. STORY: https://bit.ly/3pCbcnx

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for the legalization and regulation of marijuana for recreational use by adults, his third attempt in as many years to get the drug fully legalized in the state. Cuomo, a Democrat, announced his proposal Wednesday as part of his upcoming State of the State agenda for the year.

Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin says they are close to a ‘tipping point’ in making cannabis more accessible to Americans after the Democrats took over the majority in the Senate. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC

Should Tennessee legalize recreational marijuana? In years past, legislators have attempted to legalize the use of medical marijuana, in hopes that it could help curb opioid addiction. None of those efforts have been successful. Recreational is a different story. There are currently 11 other states in the US that have legalized recreational use of marijuana,

Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to some unforeseen consequences. John Ferrugia of Rocky Mountain PBS has the story. Stream your PBS

Here’s what you need to know about the future of marijuana legalization in the United States, from its racist beginnings to today. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3nivTCz TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey legislators have passed landmark bills which, if signed into law, will allow New Jerseyans to possess, buy and sell — with taxes levied — marijuana for

Money from marijuana legalization is something many provinces haven’t had to budget for before, but with the extra cash from cannabis also comes some extra costs. CBC News takes a look at how different provinces are rolling out their fiscal plans, and their expectations of pot revenue and how they plan to spend it. Welcome

New York is on a fast track to legalize marijuana, and growers and entrepreneurs are excited. But not everyone is on board, especially after seeing what’s happened in states like Colorado and California. Sarah Wallace reports in the final installment of a five-part series. Read more: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/Pot-Real-Price-Colorado-Example-for-New-York-504978672.html NBC 4 New York on Twitter: http://4.nbcny.com/kAuuwUN NBC