Colorado’s governor says that while federal marijuana legalization is the ultimate goal, incremental rescheduling and cannabis banking reform are important “dominoes” that could help pave the way. And he said his state continues to have “very strong conversations with the White House” about the need for policy change. During a keynote speech at a National Cannabis Industry … [Read more...] about Colorado Governor Says Marijuana Rescheduling And Banking Reform Are First ‘Dominoes’ On Path To Federal Legalization
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Colorado Bill Banning Social Media MJ, Drug Posts Raises Constitutional Concerns
Since states across the country first began legalizing cannabis, the ability for cannabis-related businesses to advertise on social media — or even mention or show cannabis products — has remained a contentious issue. Many platforms will quickly remove cannabis business accounts once they catch wind of their content, leaving professionals with limited access to their audience … [Read more...] about Colorado Bill Banning Social Media MJ, Drug Posts Raises Constitutional Concerns
Study Shows Colorado Marijuana Products Are Overstating THC Potency, With Researcher Citing Possible ‘Lab Fraud’
Cannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to my findings published in the peer-reviewed journal Plos One. THC is the psychoactive compound that is derived when cannabis flower—commonly referred to as “bud”—is heated through smoking or cooking. Why it matters Accurate THC … [Read more...] about Study Shows Colorado Marijuana Products Are Overstating THC Potency, With Researcher Citing Possible ‘Lab Fraud’
Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 34-year-old nonprofit research and educational organization “that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana,” announced in a press release on Monday that it “has partnered with the City and County of Denver to provide comprehensive … [Read more...] about Denver Begins Psychedelic Training For First Responders
Green Rush Leaves ‘Ghost Town’ of Grow Facilities in Ordway, Colorado
Is a town in Colorado the first to become a cannabis ghost town? Westword’s Thomas Mitchell reported that the green rush of cannabis business licenses in Colorado left the town of Ordway a “ghost town,” filled with vacant growing operations. Hasn’t this happened before? Out of the hope of profitable veins of gold sprung boomtowns during the California Gold Rush, a mid-19th … [Read more...] about Green Rush Leaves ‘Ghost Town’ of Grow Facilities in Ordway, Colorado
10 years of recreational marijuana: What’s changed since the first legal sale
DENVER — New Year's Day will mark one decade since Colorado became the first state to legally sell marijuana. The private consumption of marijuana in the state was legalized November 2012. Since Jan. 1, 2014 — the first legal sale of marijuana — Denver has been an example for dozens of other states as they try to take on the same thing. 9NEWS spoke with Molly Duplechian, … [Read more...] about 10 years of recreational marijuana: What’s changed since the first legal sale
Colorado Gun Rights Org Pushes Voter Initiative Allowing MJ Users To Obtain Concealed Carry Permits
As adult-use cannabis reform has continued to expand throughout the United States, a number of courts have increasingly challenged the current federal law deeming that “a person who is an unlawful user of or who is addicted to a controlled substance” cannot possess a firearm. This law has regularly been extended to cannabis users, even in states that have legalized it. In … [Read more...] about Colorado Gun Rights Org Pushes Voter Initiative Allowing MJ Users To Obtain Concealed Carry Permits
Colorado Institute of Cannabis Research To Embark on Six New Cannabis Studies
Colorado State University (CSU), Pueblo’s Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) announced that it will fund $800,000 to cannabis research, split between six studies conducted by CSU and the University of Colorado (UC). The ICR is the official Cannabis Research Institute of Colorado, and as of 2019, funding comes from the Colorado Marijuana Tax Cash Fund. The six studies include … [Read more...] about Colorado Institute of Cannabis Research To Embark on Six New Cannabis Studies
A glimpse of Denver’s forthcoming upscale cannabis club
Arend Richard's vision to turn marijuana consumption into a sophisticated experience is taking shape. Zoom in: Across the street from a sex shop, a few doors down from a tattoo studio and just a block away from a dispensary, the Cirrus Social Club promises something new. State of play: The social club, which took over a martial arts studio at 3200 E. Colfax Ave. in the … [Read more...] about A glimpse of Denver’s forthcoming upscale cannabis club
Shortfall in marijuana sales tax revenue in Colorado will impact Aurora homeless
A shortfall in cannabis sales could impact programs for the unhoused in Aurora. Part of the city's marijuana sales tax revenue is used to fund homeless services. According to the city of Aurora, marijuana funds available to homelessness services agencies dropped from $3.9 million for 2023 to $1.4 million to 2024. Earlier this year, the City of Aurora took grant applications … [Read more...] about Shortfall in marijuana sales tax revenue in Colorado will impact Aurora homeless