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Jared Polis not only expressed support for the marijuana industry in his successful bid for Colorado governor, he made it part of his strategy to win.

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How Jared Polis won»

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Legal marijuana wins big in other states….

The growing public support for legal marijuana was evident at the polls this month as Michigan became the 10th state to legalize adult use and sales. Voters in Missouri and Utah approved the legal use of medical cannabis. And more than a  than a half dozen states elected governors who support legal cannabis.

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That’s good news for Colorado companies like Colorado Leads member Wana Brands, which expects to be in six additional states next year.

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And then there were none….Sessions that is.

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Both U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and  Republican Pete Sessions of Texas, the chairman of the House Rules Committee who’s been blocking votes on cannabis amendments are both out

Quotable

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“Since Colorado became the first state to legally regulate marijuana, the national conversation has shifted from whether we’ll legalize to how we should do it.”

Art Way
Colorado State Director for the Drug Policy Alliance.

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Marijuana and the elderly

Survey shows nearly half of older marijuana consumers in Colorado use cannabis products at least weekly for chronic pain, depression, anxiety and insomnia.

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Noxious odor verdict favorable for growers

University of Denver expert says case may reduce RICO liability for growers.

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Holiday treats

Denver baker turns cannabis into seasonal gourmet goodies.

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LEADership

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With the ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, vows to continue efforts to ensure the Trump Administration does not interfere with state laws legalizing cannabis use.

“Whoever comes after him is going to face some pretty tough questions about where they stand on states’ rights and making sure they will stand up for states’ rights,” Gardner told the Denver Post.  I am going to demand that the new attorney general side with the president because the president is right on states’ rights.”

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And on a lighter note….

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From the baseline …

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The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice released a baseline report on the impacts of marijuana legalization Friday. Colorado Leads is working on a summary so you don’t have to read the entire 266-page report. But if you want to, you can find it here.

“We now have that ever-critical baseline from which we can spot trends so Colorado’s leaders understand where our efforts are succeeding and identify areas where we need to focus additional research, resources or even new policy,” said Gov. John Hickenlooper.

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Colorado’s anticipated marijuana report details youth usage, driving and crime over the last 5 years

Law and Order…

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New Colorado U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn sworn in.  He has not yet publicly discussed his approach to marijuana enforcement.

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Meanwhile… 

Outgoing Colorado U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer hears crickets…. 
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Let the good times roll …

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Despite predictions that cannabis demand in Colorado would begin to level off,  sales as of August had already topped $1 billion, the earliest point reaching that mark since adult use was legalized four years ago.

That translates to $200 million in tax revenue. It also puts the state on track to to break last year’s record of more than $1.5 billion in sales. 

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With the election a week away, please look at The Gazette’s editorial on Amendment 74.  The editorial board reversed its position supporting it after the members realized the unintended consequences would pave the way “for expensive, frivolous and opportunistic litigation.” It also may open the door to suing local government over its zoning laws for retail and industrial operations. 

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Headlines

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O Canada

Native Roots among Colorado companies expanding to Canada. 

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Senior moments

Study looks at habits of older cannabis consumers.

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Marijuana Champ

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner was named one of the top five best in the senate on the issue of marijuana policy by Forbes.  See who the other four are here.

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Canada, cannabis and tourism

All eyes have been on Canada the past few weeks as it becomes the second and largest country to  legalize cannabis. That will have huge implications for its economy, including tourism. CBC Radio talked with Colorado’s Sean Roby about the tourism potential and the how cannabis-friendly bed and breakfasts can compete with Airbnb. Roby is the founder and CEO of Bud and Breakfast, a Colorado-based company that provides lodging and curated travel experiences for pot-loving tourists in Canada the United States and around the world.

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Pueblo’s national cannabis rep 

Pueblo County Commissioner Sal Pace has joined the board of the board of the national Marijuana Policy Project’s board of directors.

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Social clubs

City councilor expects little change to onerous rules. 

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Change brings more change 

The industry’s watchdog, the state Marijuana Enforcement Division, updates its rules and regulations every year in hopes of catching up with the expanding field.  See what four rules are about to change. 

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