MedMen CEO Talks Marijuana Legalization in California
Starting at midnight on January 1, recreational marijuana became legal in California. Cannabis for medicinal purposes has been legal for more than two decades, but this legislation signals a change for the industry.
Alyssa Julya Smith caught up with MedMen Dispensary's CMO BJ Carretta to discuss the economic impact as well as where some of the tax dollars will go for an industry poised to make $7 billion in the coming years.
Carretta talks about destigmatizing the practice of cannabis use and how that will help grow the industry to one of the biggest in the Golden State. He also says marijuana taxes will be as high as 35%, and the state is still figuring out what will be done with the tax money made off of the sales.
Beyonce and Adidas agreed to end their 'Ivy Park' partnership, according to reports, amid a wave of rumors that the agreement didn't yield the expected results.
Lionsgate, Hard Rock Hotel International, and the North Shore Animal League America held an "Unleashed Yappy Hour," bringing together adoptable puppies and fans of the John Wick movies together.
Andrew McMahon spoke to Cheddar News' Michelle Castillo of dealing with his own leukemia diagnosis amid his rising stardom and his current advocacy for young patients.
In this segment of On a Positive Note, Allen Gogarty, a Queens, New York man, used his musical talents to say thanks to a hospital staff that saved his life.
Cheddar News checks in on what to look out for on The Day Ahead. March Madness continues with the remaining Sweet 16 teams in the tournament while 'John Wick 4' makes its debut in theaters nationwide.
