Chuck Smith

‌More than a decade after Colorado opened its first legal cannabis shops, residents seem to be delighted. New polling results reveal that the majority (71%) of voters continue to support the legalization of recreational cannabis use. As many as 63% think the tax revenue generated by marijuana sales...

A ballot measure that would impose higher taxes on cannabis in an effort to fund education programs in Colorado, was voted down in Tuesday's elections. Under the proposal that was denied, Colorado Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress (LEAP) program, low-and middle-income families...

The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) confirmed Wednesday it will create a Cannabis Beverage Council. The association further noted that the council will include eminent cannabis industry veterans who are concentrate on the cannabis beverage sector. According to...

This week's Benzinga Cannabis Hour featured the leaders of Dixie Brands and BR Brands — two companies that agreed to a $43-million reverse takeover deal just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to devastate the US. "We were admiring them as a brand [house]," BR...

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many cannabis companies were allowed to operate as so-called "essential businesses" — at least in certain markets. This classification was a big moment for the marijuana market, according to Dixie Brands CEO Chuck Smith....

Cheap labor and optimum growing conditions have made Latin America an increasingly important player in cannabis cultivation. Impressive growth for legal medical and recreational cannabis companies in Latin America, where evolving consumer habits and regulatory change are driving...

Amid strong support for legalization among Americans and high consumer demand, more U.S. cannabis companies are feeling confident enough to list on public exchanges. In turn, investors also see growth opportunities in the space despite a recent sell-off.  After one cannabis company, Dixie...