The organization 'Smart Approaches to Marijuana' wants America to rethink legalizing cannabis thumbnail

The organization ‘Smart Approaches to Marijuana’ wants America to rethink legalizing cannabis

Kevin Sabet, president and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, an organization leading the lobbying effort against legalization of the drug, joins “Squawk Box” to explain why his organization is…

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What to expect in 2020 cannabis sector after 2019 struggles

The legal marijuana industry is going through an epic shakeout. “This is 2008 for the cannabis industry,” said Kevin Murphy, chairman and CEO of Acreage Holdings. He also compares it…

Aurora Cannabis chair talks Peltz appointment and the future of the cannabis industry thumbnail

Aurora Cannabis chair talks Peltz appointment and the future of the cannabis industry

Canadian cannabis company Aurora announced that it has appointed hedge fund billionaire Nelson Peltz as a strategic advisor. Aurora Cannabis Executive Chairman Michael Singer joins “Squawk Box” to discuss the…

Harvest CEO: What his $850 million Verano pot deal means for cannabis thumbnail

Harvest CEO: What his $850 million Verano pot deal means for cannabis

Steve White, Harvest Health CEO, on his company’s Verano acquisition and the cannabis craze overall. With CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Tim Seymour, Karen Finerman, Brian Kelly…

Recreational pot now legal in Illinois—What it means for cannabis sector thumbnail

Recreational pot now legal in Illinois—What it means for cannabis sector

Pot is now legal in Illinois. Charlie Bachtell, Cresco Labs CEO, joins CNBC’s “Power Lunch” team to discuss the cannabis sector. Illinois rings in the new year on Wednesday by…