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Politics

Activists Shocked as Hickenlooper Claims Credit for Colorado’s Cannabis Legalization

Despite what the presidential candidate suggested at the Democratic Debate on Thursday, Hickenlooper opposed cannabis legalization,...

Politics

Illinois Gov. Election Could Determine How Quickly the State Legalizes Pot

The Democratic challenger in Illinois' gubernatorial race supports legal cannabis.

Economics

Colorado Gov. Proposes 50% Cannabis Tax Increase

Colorado has made headlines nationwide for its rapid accumulation of cannabis tax revenue. But the state's...

Politics

Colorado’s Governor Vetoes 3 Cannabis Bills, Sparking Outrage

Ahead of a presidential bid, Gov. John Hickenlooper nixes giving cannabis to autistic children, as well...

Politics

Pot Club Showdown Nears Between CO Governor, Lawmakers

Colorado has an abundance of legal cannabis, but not nearly as many places to legally smoke it....

Cultivation

Becoming a Marijuana Farmer

Growing cannabis for the first time can alter a relationship with the plant.

Economics

Colorado Loosens Rules on Investing in Cannabis Businesses

As a new law lifts restrictions on investment in Colorado's cannabis sector, many fear a consolidation...

Culture

Will Anchorage Be the Next Amsterdam? Alaska to Allow On-Site Consumption

With approval of new regs, Alaska will become to the first state to officially oversee cannabis...

Joint Opinions

New York’s Andrew Cuomo Wants Marijuana Legalization for All The Wrong Reasons

Rather than challenge powerful interests or make risky political decisions, mainstream centrists are embracing marijuana legalization...

Joint Opinions

The Ban on Free Marijuana Samples Criminalizes Marijuana Legalization

State laws prohibiting marijuana samples hamper marijuana commerce and give law enforcement an avenue to crack...

Economics

In Denver, Marijuana Money Is Going Towards Fixing Homelessness

The Colorado city has raised the local tax on cannabis to 5.5 percent and funds will...

Politics

Colorado Cannabis Community Energized by Jared Polis Gubernatorial Bid

As Colorado voters go to the polls today to choose gubernatorial candidates, the Democratic favorite is...

Culture

Texas College Fires Baseball Coach Over Pot Discrimination in Recruiting

A Texas baseball coach is looking for a new dugout after discriminating against recruits from Colorado...

Politics

Cannabis Clubs Come to Colorado

The Mile High state just got a green light for green lounges — provided they comply...

Economics

How A Trump Cannabis Crackdown Would Hurt Trump

With tension building around the conflict between federal and state laws on cannabis and the looming...

Cannabis

Colorado Plans Crackdown on Home Cannabis Growers

DENVER (AP) — Hoping to preserve its marijuana law under the next president, Colorado is planning...

Politics

Bernie Sanders Endorses California Marijuana Legalization Initiative

The United States’ most progressive candidate for President of the United States endorsed the leading marijuana...

Economics

Colorado Collects $2 Million First Month of Recreational Sales

The once illegal herb now found in retail outlets in Colorado generated $2 million in taxes...

Politics

Senate Holds Hearing on Conflict Between Federal and State Cannabis Laws

Taking preemptive action against states that have voted to legalize recreational cannabis may result in the...

Politics

Over Two Dozen Colorado Cities Ban Recreational Cannabis Sales

Despite the signature of Gov. John Hickenlooper, cities across Colorado are opting out of the state’s...