Cheddar's weekly series "CannaBiz" focuses on the business of marijuana, and market opportunity in this space. Cheddar Anchor's Brad Smith and Baker Machado dive into the latest trends in this space.
This week Vermont became the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana. It's also the first state to enact this through legislation. Marijuana Policy Project's Director of Communication Morgan Fox explains the state of regulation, and how his organization is pushing for greater legalization.
"If you look at polling in every state, and nationally there is majority support for making marijuana legal," said Fox. In October 2017, a Gallup poll found 64 percent of Americans support making marijuana legal.
Several marijuana companies are kicking off 2018 strong in the public market. Green Market Report's CEO and Editor-in-Chief Debra Borchardt explains the companies she see's capitalizing on the growing cannabis market.
Toronto-based Med Releaf is up nearly 20 percent in 2018. Borchardt says this company stands apart by being one of the lowest cost cannabis producers. "This is where we are seeing the real race in the marijuana community," says Borchardt.
Two other companies on Borchardt's watch list are Kush Bottles, and Aurora Cannabis.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging to create an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.
Actress Scarlett Johanssen accuses Lisa A.I. app of using her likeness in ads.
Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.
Lindsay Lohan and some of the cast from 'Mean Girls' reunited for a new Walmart 'Black Friday' ad.
World leaders and top executives are meeting just outside of London on Wednesday and Thursday to address artificial intelligence concerns and risks. Cheddar News explains.
Orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist Dr. Kami Hoss founded SuperMouth to help get kids excited to brush their teeth the right way from the beginning.
Walmart is kicking off its Black Friday deals early online on November 8.
With the holidays approaching, now's a good time to start budgeting. Cheddar News provides some tips on where and how to save.
Apparel and textile expert Jamie Ueda offers tips on how to make some money selling clothes you're over.
