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Voters approve recreational marijuana in Maryland, Missouri

Voters approved recreational marijuana in Maryland and Missouri but rejected it in two other states, signaling support gradually growing for legalization even in conservative parts of the country.

Posted by on 2022-11-09

Black business owner to be first to receive marijuana store license

A Denver business owner is expected to be the first Black person to receive a marijuana business license through the city's marijuana social equity program.

Posted by on 2022-11-04

Colorado officials again press Congress to pass SAFE Banking Act

Colorado’s top elected officials and public safety director sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Friday imploring them to pass Rep. Perlmutter’s SAFE Banking Act.

Posted by on 2022-10-10

Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana and calls on states to follow suit.

Posted by on 2022-10-06

World Anti-Doping Agency keeps marijuana on banned list

The World Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday that it would not remove marijuana from its list of banned substances.

Posted by on 2022-09-23

Denver nonprofit warns students, parents about dangers of high-potency THC

Now that school is back in session, a local nonprofit is preparing to launch a campaign warning parents and kids about the dangers of high-potency THC.

Posted by on 2022-09-10

Medical marijuana sales continue to drop in Colorado

According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, medical marijuana sales in the state in June 2022 were $19.2 million, down from $34.5 million in June 2021 — a 44% drop.

Posted by on 2022-09-03

Denver to reserve all marijuana delivery licenses for social equity businesses

The City of Denver has plans to reserve all marijuana delivery licenses for social equity businesses.

Posted by on 2022-07-19

Questions on recreational marijuana sales will be on Colorado Springs ballot

This November, Colorado Springs voters will have the choice to voice their opinion on whether the city should legalize sales of recreational marijuana.

Posted by on 2022-07-18

Not so sweet: Neighbors fight to keep pot shop away from ice cream icon

A battle is brewing over a pot shop moving in next to Bonnie Brae Ice Cream. One neighborhood group has vowed to keep fighting, while others say the two can easily co-exist.

Posted by on 2022-07-15

Sixteen Colorado businesses receive Cannabis Business Pilot Grants

Sixteen businesses will receive Cannabis Business Pilot Grants through Colorado's Cannabis Business Office to foster equity and diversity in the industry.

Posted by on 2022-07-07

Denver launches new cannabis entrepreneur program for social equity applicants

The City of Denver’s Department of Economic Development and Opportunity is launching a new program designed to boost marijuana business ownership among social equity applicants.

Posted by on 2022-07-04

Magic mushroom activists gather on 3rd anniversary of initiative passing

It’s been three years since Denver voted to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms to deprioritize law enforcement actions against the possession of psilocybin, and to mark the occasion, activists fighting for that change gathered to celebrate at Cheesman Park Saturday.

Posted by on 2022-05-09

Cannabis has sizeable environmental impact

On 4/20, many Coloradans are celebrating the cannabis plant, but researchers at Colorado State University are sending out a warning about how cannabis production can affect the environment.

Posted by on 2022-04-20

City of Denver addresses questionable post about 4/20 festival

A festival billed as the largest 4/20 festival in the world will bring thousands downtown to a smoke-filled Civic Center Park Wednesday. Contact Denver7 has been watching with great interest as the City of Denver tries to support the cannabis industry while also not supporting it at the same time.

Posted by on 2022-04-20

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