HICKENWATCHER: The governor doesn’t want to become a marijuana lobbyist
“I’m not going to lobby for a marijuana company when I step down from public service,” Hickenlooper said. “I make that commitment publicly.”
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Trump tells Gardner the Justice Department won’t interfere with Colorado’s legal marijuana
Sen. Gardner announced that he had struck a deal with the Department of Justice to keep guidelines outlined in the Cole Memorandum in place.
Here’s what Gov. Hickenlooper said about 7 of the biggest issues facing Coloradans
Gov. John Hickenlooper issued his last State of the State speech Thursday, telling Colorado lawmakers one last time to "giddy up!"
Colorado surpasses last year’s marijuana revenue with two months still to go
The cannabis industry brought in $205.1 million dollars in revenue for Colorado from January through October 2017, according to the state.
Elsewhere: While Colorado bars those with drug felonies from the pot business, Oakland opens a door
Due to state laws, Oakland's regulations could not be copied in Denver where the industry is dominated by white men.
Plan for Colorado-based “Marijuanaville” brand wasted away by Jimmy Buffett
Some people claim, that an Aurora woman's to blame for naming her apparel brand too similarly to Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville."
Pot club showdown nears between Colorado governor, lawmakers
Pot club showdown nears between Colorado governor, lawmakers
Study: 1 in 5 Colorado marijuana workers never receive health and safety training
A Colorado State University study found workers in the cannabis industry described their health as "fair" and reported symptoms like coughing and back pain.
One Colorado town’s getting a drive-thru marijuana shop
Colorado town getting a drive-thru marijuana shop
Denver’s Green Man Cannabis recalls marijuana products due to possible pesticide exposure
Samples of marijuana and marijuana-infused products the Denver-based cultivation company contained residual levels of illegal, off-label pesticides.
Colorado’s marijuana regulators are switching to private industry
Colorado pot regulators enter private consulting
Cocaine use is on the rise in Colorado, new federal data shows
Teens and adults in Colorado are using cocaine almost more than anywhere else in the nation, new report finds.
Next on Denver’s cannabis to-do list: Home grows
Denver officials hope to unveil new rules for marijuana home grows during the first half of 2017.
Colorado starts program for kids to think about careers instead of cannabis
Colorado officials hope to deter teens and young adults from using marijuana by connecting them with entrepreneurs, artists and other professionals.
Denver’s struggling cannabis social network MassRoots announces it’s back on track
Denver-based MassRoots Inc. raises $4.5 million from selling shares in company.
Colorado revisits question of how legal marijuana influences tourists’ travel decisions
Access to legal marijuana isn't a huge factor for the record number of visitors traveling to Colorado, the state's tourism office announced Wednesday.
The IRS might be looking into “large cash transactions” of marijuana companies
The Internal Revenue Service is auditing dozens of cannabis companies in Colorado, sparking concern in the marijuana industry, according to a report.
Americans for Prosperity has stepped into its first House race of the season. Guess where?
The Koch Brothers are putting their support behind Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Coffman in his race with Democratic challenger state Sen. Morgan Carroll.