Business

Markets U.S. to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less dangerous, in one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug policy in decades.

Entrepreneurs

Governor Hochul Unveils Plans to Permit World Cup Fan Events at Local Bars and Restaurants Statewide

Photo: Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr.

Photo: New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (NJCC).

Leaders

NJ Chamber Brings Together Business Community and State Treasurer Aaron Binder to Discuss New Jersey’s Fiscal Outlook

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Markets

Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war

Caption: Elected officials and HRH celebrate the grand opening of the HRH Medical Group in West New York with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Leaders

HRH Medical Group Expands Healthcare Access With West New York Grand Opening

Photo: Unsplash/Justin Bhalla.

Markets

Remote working, prices drive U.S. home coffee consumption to highest in 14 years

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Markets

Lessons learned in ‘70s have made the U.S. and world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks

Gas prices are displayed at a gas station as the prices of oil and gas surge, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Titusville, Florida, U.S., March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Markets

Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans

Photo: Governor Mikie Sherrill on Facebook.

Entrepreneurs

Governor Sherrill Hosted Roundtable on Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

A U.S. five dollar note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration

Markets

U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate

Pantry staples, including infant formula and dairy products, are sold at a market serving the Central American immigrant community in the Westlake/Pico Union area of Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Markets

Inflation may jump by most in nearly 4 years as gas prices spike in wake of Iran war

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