Apr 28, 2021
VS director of economics and research Andrew Livingston recently talked about U.S. drug policy and cannabis industry economics with the Canna Guys.
Mar 1, 2021
On March 6, 2021, Andrew Livingston will participate in the virtual event "Economics of a Regulated Cannabis Market," presented by the nonprofit cannabis advocacy organization Foundation for an Informed Texas.
Feb 26, 2021
VS's director of economics and research featured on Episode 346 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs!
Feb 12, 2021
VS's director of economics and research featured on Episode 344 - As Goes the Senate
Feb 4, 2021
A look into cannabis legalization, markets, and opportunities in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
By Charles Alovisetti, Corey Cox, Justin Johnson, Andrew Livingston, Jessica Scardina, Jordan Wellington, Catie Wightman
Jan 11, 2021
Vicente Sederberg is monitoring the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on cannabis businesses, service providers, and consumers in Colorado.
Dec 31, 2020
Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston discuss cannabis industry highlights from 2020 in this episode.
By Andrew Livingston, Shawn Hauser, Dwight Clark, Mason Tvert
Dec 18, 2020
This VS white paper explains why the current medical marijuana program is falling short and how policymakers can improve patient access, treatment outcomes, and the health of the program. It also explores how such changes would impact the medical cannabis market.
Dec 11, 2020
Adam Orens of MPG Consulting joins the podcast to talk about cannabis sales and other economic data.
Nov 20, 2020
Returning guest Steve Fox of VS Strategies joins hosts Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston to talk about cannabis's winning sweep in the 2020 elections, including a discussion of the results left to be settled.
By Andrew Livingston, Shawn Hauser, Dwight Clark, Mason Tvert
Oct 21, 2020
Texas could see more than half a billion dollars in annual tax revenue and tens of thousands of new jobs if it legalizes cannabis, a VS analysis finds.
By Andrew Livingston
Aug 12, 2020
This economic report, produced on behalf of the Marijuana Policy Project, examines the potential tax revenue associated with S.54, the Vermont bill to regulate and tax cannabis sales.
Jul 2, 2020
Colorado Representative Leslie Herod speaks with hosts Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston about police reform activism and how Colorado’s state legislature is approaching it.
Jun 18, 2020
VS's Director of Economics & Research will present a featured session at the HID Conference and MJBizConNEXT Direct on June 30, 2020.
Jun 4, 2020
Update on hemp legislation, regulatory changes, and other noteworthy hemp news and events.
Apr 15, 2020
Andrew Livingston discusses what's going on in the cannabis markets during the coronavirus crisis and implications for the cannabis industry in the coming months with host Bruce Eckfeldt.
Apr 8, 2020
Andrew Livingston talks about cannabis economics during the coronavirus crisis in this CanopyBoulder Investor Hub event.
Apr 1, 2020
Watch this interactive discussion with the nation’s leading employment and cannabis industry law firms, Littler Mendelson and Vicente Sederberg, about the known and possible employment-related legal issues arising from COVID-19’s threat and uncertainty.
Feb 19, 2020
VS political analyst, technical writer, and former Oklahoman, Dwight Clark, sat down with the Weed Wonks to discuss the current nature of cannabis in Oklahoma, how its MMJ legalization drastically differed other states, and how their regulatory rollout of MMJ could shape other state's legalization efforts going forward.
Feb 12, 2020
Legal adult cannabis sales in MA have surpassed half a billion dollars and raised approximately $100 million in tax revenue since they commenced in 2018. Check out our analysis of the state data.
Jan 23, 2020
Former VS licensing specialist and current compliance manager at Coda Signature, Genevieve Meehan, joins Jordan and Andrew on the Weed Wonks podcast to talk about cannabis compliance, legislation, and activism.
Jan 15, 2020
VS Strategies president Steve Fox joins Jordan and Andrew on the Weed Wonks podcast to talk about the SAFE Banking Act and the hurdles it faces in a Republican Senate.
Jan 13, 2020
Former Colorado state Representative Sal Pace joins Jordan and Andrew to talk about the history of Colorado legalization and about his work with the Cannabis Voter Project, which seeks to register marijuana-friendly voters.
Jan 3, 2020
Andrew Livingston, Valerio Romano and Dan Smith will participate in the Business of Cannabis Forum on January 15, 2020.
