For some, cannabis is a political “entry point” — or the only thing that matters in politics
Marijuana farmer to NYT: "I’ve never been really political, but now that it’s affecting me personally I’ve had to pay more attention."
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After Denver’s crackdown, weed bus companies gear up for a fight
"The city is pushing people to operate in unregulated, unsupervised spaces with no rules."
D.A.R.E. didn’t work, so they’re trying a marijuana-themed game show for kids
"Weeded Out" is a new part of Denver's effort to educate kids about the effects of marijuana use
Denver police cited 31 people on marijuana tour buses today
Undercover police led a sting operation.
Mayor Hancock and other mayors push for federal cannabis policy reform
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joined mayors of several other cities in calling for policy changes to make it easier for cities to regulate legal marijuana.
Trump would “probably” be into Sen. Gardner’s pot plan
The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders.
Lime and Bird haven’t hit the brakes yet, despite Denver’s order to remove scooters. What’s next?
The two-wheel debate of 2018 is only beginning.
As pot legalization spreads, women are working to crack the “grass” ceiling
One Colorado woman advocates training for skills like business-plan writing for those wanting to shift from the black market to legal market, and increased mentorship.
How much marijuana money should go to housing in Denver?
Councilwoman Kendra Black wants Denver to use much more of its marijuana money to get housing built, and she's not alone.
Denver council task force digs into why businesses don’t want social pot consumption licenses, and how to fix that
So far only two businesses have applied for the necessary Designated Consumption Area license.
In a Trump world, Colorado lawmakers hesitate to borrow against pot money for school construction
More marijuana tax money will go toward school construction starting next year, but the funds won’t go as far as they could have.
LOOK: Denver’s 420 celebration burns again
Here's what we saw at Denver's annual stoner Christmas.
Decriminalize marijuana at the federal level? Colorado officials react to Schumer announcement
Sen. Gardner has his own marijuana legislation coming soon. Mayor Hancock hopes the country can follow Denver's lead. Here's what other Colorado elected officials are saying.
Americans reflect on pros, cons of legal pot ahead of 420
"It's a celebration, and we still have work to do. The war on drugs has not ended; the negative impact on communities of color has not ended."
Lying liars are lying: Colorado McDonald’s franchises not converting play areas into pot-smoking centers
The fast-food company said there is no truth to a report on social media.
New marijuana tax could help Denver spend $105 million more on affordable housing
Hancock described the marijuana industry as “stepping up” and asking to be part of the solution.
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.