US Elections

Cannabis reform faced a challenging moment in the 2024 U.S. elections, with several key state initiatives falling short and delivering a setback to advocates and industry players alike. Despite high hopes, the results painted a mixed, often sobering picture of regional attitudes toward cannabis...

South Dakota voters rejected Measure 29 on Tuesday, which sought to legalize cannabis for adults. The initiative aimed to allow individuals aged 21 and older to possess limited amounts of cannabis and cultivate plants at home, but it did not receive the necessary support from voters. The Associated...

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining praise from cannabis industry leaders for her plans to federally legalize marijuana, which advocates believe could unlock significant economic opportunities for Black men. In a recent op-ed, The Cannabis Vanguard a coalition of cannabis professionals,...

In the latest episode of the Trade To Black podcast, South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R) joined hosts Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell to discuss key issues affecting the cannabis industry, including the recent Democratic National Convention (DNC), the ongoing push for cannabis reform, and...

The Federal Reserve has adopted a more dovish stance than anticipated, according to veteran Wall Street investor Ed Yardeni. What Happened: Yardeni stressed that, at the March Fed meeting, “[Jerome] Powell & Co. were more dovish today than we (and stock investors) expected,”...

Elon Musk’s Twitter, now rebranded as X, has apparently removed its election misinformation reporting feature, raising concerns about its role in addressing false claims ahead of major elections in the U.S. and Australia.  What Happened: The feature,...