IN THE MEDIA
Colorado Leads is a leading voice for the cannabis industry in Colorado and frequently appears in the media to provide commentary, analysis, and background on a wide range of cannabis-related issues. See below for a sample of our media appearances.
Colorado Leads has appeared in a variety of local, statewide, and national media outlets, including:
MEDIA INQUIRIES
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Bill to curb THC levels dies
Boulder Weekly – March 18, 2025
Colorado Bill To Limit Marijuana Potency, Tighten Age Restrictions And Limit Psilocybin Products Is Withdrawn By Sponsor
Marijuana Moment – March 11, 2025
Bill Proposing Marijuana, Psilocybin Sales Restrictions Pulled by Sponsors
Westword – March 11, 2025
Sponsor says changes are coming to potency bill
Fox Denver – March 7, 2025
Cannabis Industry Wants to Double Dispensary Purchase Limit, Allow Free Samples
Westword – February 25, 2025
As Marijuana Industry Group closes, Colorado Leads focuses on improving state’s MJ rules
MJBizDaily – January 23, 2025
Colorado Springs voters legalize recreational marijuana
Axios – November 18, 2024
Marijuana deliveries tumble
Axios – November 13, 2024
Denver report finds marijuana legalization did not impact crime
Fox Denver – August 29, 2024
Marijuana industry wants to be treated like alcohol
Axios – August 2, 2024
Chuck Smith – Founder and CEO of Bellrock Brands
Cannabis Unlocked – July 25, 2024
Medical marijuana patients and sales on a long decline in Colorado
Colorado Public Radio – July 6, 2024
A decade after legal pot shops opened, teen marijuana use is going down in Colorado
Colorado Sun – June 26, 2024
Colorado lawmakers approve bill allowing cannabis retailers to sell food
MJBizDaily – May 9, 2024
Colorado Legislature Gives Final Approval to Measure Aimed at Streamlining Marijuana Regulations
Green Market Report – May 8, 2024
What marijuana’s federal reclassification means for Colorado
Axios – May, 2024
U.S. drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
Associated Press – April 30, 2024
El Paso County continues to lead Colorado in medical marijuana cardholders and sales
Colorado Springs Gazette – April 20, 2024
January 1 marked 10 years of legal recreational marijuana sales in Colorado
CBS Colorado Springs – January 2, 2023
Marijuana dispensaries praise SAFER Banking Act moving to Senate floor
NBC Denver – October 2, 2023
Governor Jared Polis Addresses President Biden On Cannabis Rescheduling: What It Means For States Like Colorado
Benzinga – September 6, 2023
Recommendation to ease marijuana restrictions could have big impact on Colorado cannabis companies
CBS – September 5, 2023
Inside the Denver mayoral transition committee that made EXL cannabis-licensing recommendations
Regulated State – August 30, 2023
Cannabis could be rescheduled and put in a category of less dangerous drugs
Colorado Public Radio – August 30, 2023
When it comes to Congress and cannabis reform, the question is how big (or how small) to go
Colorado Public Radio – Apr 12, 2022
Opinion: Some doctors say marijuana isn’t medicine, but Coloradans do
The Colorado Sun – Jan 15, 2022
Colorado Voters Reject Marijuana Tax Increase Ballot Measure Aimed at Funding Education
Marijuana Moment – Nov 3, 2021
Why Colorado cannabis companies are betting big on federal action
Denver Business Journal – Nov. 19, 2021
Marijuana’s 2021 Election Results: Tax Increases Fail, Six Cities Consider Dispensaries
Westword – Nov 3, 2021
Colorado Proposition 119: Higher marijuana taxes and land trust money would fund new state agency
Denver Business Journal – Oct 13, 2021
Denver Initiated Ordinance 300: Billionaire-backed Denver ordinance would raise retail cannabis tax by 13%
Denver Business Journal – Oct 13, 2021
Proposition 119: Colorado voters will decide whether to raise marijuana taxes to pay for out-of-school learning
The Colorado Sun – Oct.7, 2021
Proposition 119 asks voters to raise recreational marijuana taxes for out-of-school enrichment programs
The Denver Post – Oct 4, 2021
Bill to restrict Colorado marijuana industry awaits governor’s signature
Marijuana Business Daily – Jun 9, 2021
Colorado marijuana regulation bill sails through the legislature
The Denver Post – Jun 8, 2021
Colorado Lawmakers Approve New Rules Tightening Medical Marijuana Access
Westword – Jun 8, 2021
Opinion: Colorado marijuana business leaders worked with lawmakers to shape bill to protect youth
The Colorado Sun – Jun 6, 2021
Legislation on high-potency marijuana limits sees bipartisan support, opposition in second House committee hearing
Colorado Politics – May 20, 2021
Colorado: After Hours of Testimony, Lawmakers Advance Bill
Cannabis Wire – May 19, 2021
Bill Proposing New Marijuana Restrictions Passes First Vote
Westword – May 19, 2021
Bill That Would Restrict Teen Marijuana Use Is Now At The Capitol
Colorado Public Radio – May 14, 2021
Colorado’s new marijuana regulation bill is out. Here’s what’s in it.
The Denver Post – May 14, 2021
Colorado lawmakers aim to enact strict new regulations on marijuana concentrate, medical cannabis
The Colorado Sun – May 14, 2021
Cannabis industry may finally move past cash as Democrats look to loosen banking restrictions
The Denver Post – Feb 4, 2021
Cannabis industry launches COVID-19 relief efforts in Colorado
KDVR Fox 13 – Apr 20, 2020
Colorado passed ‘most substantial’ cannabis legislation since 2010 in 2019, industry leader says
Denver Business Journal – Jun 3, 2019
Turning point for legal marijuana in Colorado: Big changes in the works as state plays catchup
The Denver Post – March 3, 2019
Opinion: It’s time to look beyond the clichés as cannabis comes of age in Colorado
Colorado Politics – Sep 7, 2017
Letter: Don’t be fooled by anti-pot fear-mongers
USA Today – Aug 9, 2017