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A Major Step In Federal Cannabis Legalization Said To Come This Week

Citing multiple sources, Marijuana Moment reports that a federal cannabis legalization bill will likely make another appearance in the House of Representatives this week. The blog said that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jer.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

Cannabis Watch: New York is finally expected to legalize cannabis in 2021 as Gov. Cuomo goes all in

If the third time really is the charm, then 2021 will be the year that New York finally legalizes cannabis for adult recreational use, creating a major market that's expected to help invigorate the push for an end to federal prohibition......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 25th, 2021

The Week In Cannabis: Stocks Surge On Heels Of Georgia Runoff; NY Legalization; M&A And Financings Spike

Cannabis stocks skyrocketed this week, aided by the Democratic victory in the Georgia runoff election. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJan 9th, 2021

Capitol Report: Cannabis-industry investors ‘are likely overestimating the odds for federal decriminalization,’ analyst says

While cannabis stocks soar this week after Democratic wins in Georgia's runoffs put the party in control of the U.S. Senate, one analyst warns the rally looks overdone......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 8th, 2021

The Week In Cannabis: DEA Research Licenses, Wisconsin, An Israeli Index, M&A, And More

In the last week of 2020 — a year that saw the cannabis movement score major victories on national and international levels — marijuana stocks underperformed the wider market. Over the last five trading days, including Dec. 24: read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaJan 3rd, 2021

Flights are being halted at 2 major airports in Texas to disinfect an air traffic control center where 2 workers tested positive for COVID-19 this week

The facility being cleaned has had 22 cases of personnel contracting the novel coronavirus, the most of any in Dallas. An American Airlines plane at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Cassiohabib/shutterstock The Federal Aviation.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 30th, 2020

The Week In Cannabis: Stocks Back Down, New Corporate Shakeups, M&A, And Policy Moves Around The World

Despite starting the week rallying, likely on the back of substantial short covering, cannabis stocks were back in the red this week, with all major ETFs closing the week lower than they had started it. These were their respective losses: ETFMG .....»»

Category: earningsSource: benzingaMay 2nd, 2020

The Week In Cannabis: Stocks Back Down, New Corporate Shakeups, M&A, And Policy Moves Around The World

Despite starting the week rallying, likely on the back of substantial short covering, cannabis stocks were back in the red this week, with all major ETFs closing the week lower than they had started it. These were their respective losses: read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 2nd, 2020

Major U.S. airlines plan to apply for government loans in addition to grants - sources

Several major U.S. airlines are preparing to apply this week for a $25 billion U.S. government loan program after winning billions in federal payroll grants, people familiar with the matter said......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 15th, 2020

US Airlines Accept Government"s Workforce Aid

Ten major airlines have tentatively agreed to accept federal assistance to keep employees on their payrolls through Sept. 30 after balking for the past week over surprise terms presented by the Treasury Department. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 15th, 2020

Pre-employment drug screening policies are changing for Oregon employers

While the use of cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, 33 states now allow medical use and 11 of those states and Washington, D.C. have also legalized recreational use. Oregon has always been on the leading edge of this legalization trend, .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2020

Federal Reserve to backstop the U.S. money market industry and support other central banks, its eighth major emergency action this week

This is another example of the Federal Reserve dusting off its 2008 playbook from the Great Recession......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 19th, 2020

Federal Reserve announces it will backstop the U.S. money market industry, its seventh major emergency action this week

This is another example of the Federal Reserve dusting off its 2008 playbook from the Great Recession......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 19th, 2020

The Week In Cannabis: Coronavirus Drop, Major Financing Agreements, Psychedelics Getting Hot

This was another brutal week for cannabis stocks, with all major ETFs posting double-digits losses. Over the last five trading days: read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 14th, 2020

The Week In Cannabis: Coronavirus Drop, Major Financing Agreements, Psychedelics Getting Hot

The Week In Cannabis: Coronavirus Drop, Major Financing Agreements, Psychedelics Getting Hot.....»»

Category: earningsSource: benzingaMar 14th, 2020

For Wells Fargo and former executives, $3 billion-deal with U.S. may not be the end

Although Wells Fargo & Co settled major probes with federal agencies over abusive sales practices last week, the bank and its former executives are not out of the woods yet, legal and regulatory experts said......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 25th, 2020

30-Year Industry Veteran From Constellation Brands Joins Cannabis Wine Maker House Of Saka

The cannabis infused beverage sector announced another major talent acquisition this week, adding beverage industry experience to one of the fastest growing areas in the cannabis and consumer goods world. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaFeb 20th, 2020

Cannabis Watch: Aurora Cannabis shares rise after a dire earnings report and $1 billion loss

Aurora Cannabis Inc. shares rose Thursday, after the company posted a set of earnings that were mostly expected, after the company last week unveiled a major overhaul of its operations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 13th, 2020

Aurora Cannabis shares rise after a dire earnings report that was mostly expected

Aurora Cannabis Inc. shares rose 3% Thursday, after the company posted a set of earnings that were mostly expected, after the company last week unveiled a major overhaul of its operations......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 13th, 2020

Tips for navigating cannabis legalization as a federal contractor or grant recipient

By Jan. 1, 2020, medical or recreational cannabis use will be legal in at least 33 states, including Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. [1] The recent increase in cannabis legalization has caused many employers to reconsider their drug-free workplace.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 1st, 2020

End of cannabis prohibition would open "a whole new world"

Federal legalization could open Washington's cannabis industry to much-needed capital, as many insiders expect that could happen within the next few years......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 10th, 2020