Colorado Reps. Coffman and DeGette team up to protect legal marijuana
The Aurora Republican the and Denver Democrat introduced the "Respect States and Citizens’ Rights Act of 2017" on Thursday.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado sees four times more young people using marijuana since 2009
New research from a pediatrician at Children's Hospital Colorado casts doubt on whether more teens and young adults in the state are using marijuana.
Colorado Rep. Ed Perlmutter introduces bill to allow pot shops to bank
The move is part of the recently formed Cannabis Caucus' efforts to increase protections for the legal marijuana industry.
How much do transplants care about legal marijuana? One company looks for answers.
A Georgia-based startup took a look this month at how many of its users are moving to places like Colorado or Oregon for legal weed.
Denver’s 4/20 Rally is no longer the look that industry leaders want for the marijuana movement
Legalization split the cannabis community's perception of Denver's big 4/20 event.
Poll: Marijuana safer than opioids, but moms shouldn’t use
Poll: Marijuana safer than opioids, but moms shouldn't use
Pot club showdown nears between Colorado governor, lawmakers
Pot club showdown nears between Colorado governor, lawmakers
Republican Rep. Mike Coffman also hints at fiscally keeping Sessions away from legal marijuana industry
Rep. Coffman floats defense of state's marijuana industry
Colorado Rep. Jared Polis has a plan to keep recreational and medical marijuana safe from Sessions
The Boulder Democrat hopes to attach an amendment to Congress' annual spending bill for the U.S. Department of Justice that would essentially tie Attorney General Jeff Sessions' hands.
Should social marijuana business employees be trained to identify customers who are too high?
Denver councilwoman Kendra Black and others on the city's Social Consumption Advisory Committee said last month that regulators should consider requiring training for the staff of permitted social cannabis businesses.
Marijuana group NORML makes nationwide push to stop workplace drug testing
NORML chapters throughout the nation announced a new push this week to stop marijuana use from being a valid reason for not hiring a potential worker.
Cannabis Caucus launched in bipartisan effort by Colorado, California, Alaska and Oregon congressmen
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis joined congressmen from three three other states where recreational marijuana is legal to officially launch the Cannabis Caucus on Thursday.
Chart: Colorado marijuana sales topped $1 billion in 2016
Colorado's marijuana industry continued to surge in 2016 with sales jumping by almost a third from 2015.
Colorado releases comprehensive guide for marijuana industry, including workplace hazards like fires and explosions
"Slips, trips and falls are hazards common to every industry, but the marijuana industry has special considerations."
Colorado State Patrol’s still looking for something as efficient as a breathalyzer for marijuana
"To be transparent, it's not going well," said Major Steve Garcia, training services branch commander for Colorado State Patrol.
‘Impossible to say’ when Denver will start allowing social marijuana use in businesses
Denver officials are drafting Initiative 300 rules now that would allow people to smoke marijuana in businesses throughout the city.
Denver voters approved marijuana use in businesses, passing Initiative 300. Now what?
It's unclear how Denver officials and marijuana advocates will implement Initiative 300 allowing marijuana use in businesses.
Denver-based MassRoots raises $250,000 to promote marijuana legalization in other states
MassRoots Inc. raised $250,000 last month to promote marijuana legalization in the nine states voting on new rules for the drug.
African-Americans seek a foothold in Colorado’s white-dominated marijuana industry
"America isn't all white and male; the industry shouldn't be either."