Tour Bus Flap
Denver crackdown on cannabis tour bus heads toward trial.
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In Training
The state Marijuana Enforcement Division now has a list of approved courses and trainers for cannabis industry employees.
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Cannabis Votes
Four weeks from now, voters in Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota and Utah will all be deciding measures that would lift legal restrictions on marijuana — but all in different ways. And Colorado, too, has another marijuana-related issue on the ballot.
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Holy Money
The first private equity firm focused exclusively on the cannabis industry has minted 3 new billionaires.
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Word Games
Journalists covering cannabis industry struggle with terminology.
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Vape and Play
New vape lounge promises board games, coloring books, puzzles and more.
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Quotable
/in People, Uncategorized /by Admin“I recently spent time traveling the entire state of Colorado, paying little in sales taxes, and I noted that the roads — from Pueblo to Longmont to Estes Park — had few bumps or potholes. In addition, all the streetlights seemed to be lit, there were flowers in each city, and things were just so nice.
Colorado pays for such things with huge taxes from pot distributors. And it works!”
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Mixed Signals
/in Politics, Uncategorized /by AdminFrom the White House
The conflicts between state and federal law over adult cannabis use are confusing at best. Add in an unpredictable presidential administration, and it can be difficult to know who or what to believe. This summer, Buzzfeed reported that the White House had created a special marijuana committee, which had asked agencies to submit “data demonstrating the most significant negative trends” about marijuana and its national “threats.” Add in the recent comments by Colorado U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer about Colorado’s cannabis industry needing more scrutiny and it’s easy to see why some businesses might be getting nervous. The good news is that while the administration has confirmed a special marijuana policy panel has indeed been created, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennett says the White House drug office has assured him it will be objective and dispassionate.
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And in the Airports
/in Legislation, Tourism, Uncategorized /by AdminThe difference in state and federal laws is also creating confusion for air travelers. Can they or can they not carry legal amounts through airports in states where adult use is legal? Well, once again, that depends. While Colorado law makes it illegal to carry at DIA, LAX has made it perfectly clear its passengers are welcome to travel with their legal amounts of personal cannabis.
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Bulletin Board
/in Uncategorized /by AdminPlease contact Shannon Fender at shannon.fender@nativerootsdispensary.com if you are interested!
Headlines
/in Businesses, Investment, News, Tourism /by AdminDenver crackdown on cannabis tour bus heads toward trial.
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The state Marijuana Enforcement Division now has a list of approved courses and trainers for cannabis industry employees.
Westword List »
Four weeks from now, voters in Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota and Utah will all be deciding measures that would lift legal restrictions on marijuana — but all in different ways. And Colorado, too, has another marijuana-related issue on the ballot.
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The first private equity firm focused exclusively on the cannabis industry has minted 3 new billionaires.
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Journalists covering cannabis industry struggle with terminology.
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New vape lounge promises board games, coloring books, puzzles and more.
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Let’s Clear the Air
/in Journalism, People /by Admin“Marijuana regulation is on the right path in Colorado, yielding benefits for the state while working to set guardrails to protect safety.”
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/in Uncategorized /by AdminOct. 14 through 16
Marijuana for Medical Professionals
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Oct. 18
Colorado Quarterly Cannabis Caucus
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Oct. 26
Cannabis Sustainability Forum
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Cannabis and Tourism
/in Economy, Tourism, Uncategorized /by AdminThe markets and options are growing
When marijuana was first legalized in Colorado, state and local tourism officials did their best to distance themselves from the industry, downplaying its role as a tourist draw in an obvious attempt to stay neutral and avoid turning off travelers opposed to cannabis.
But as more states legalize marijuana and its use becomes increasingly mainstream, it’s getting harder to ignore the opportunities legal marijuana offers the travel industry. And players around the country are looking at Colorado travel businesses who seized on cannabis opportunities as a model.
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A new Airbnb for marijuana smokers
One of the biggest problems for cannabis smokers is finding a place to legally indulge. A new twist on Airbnb aims to fix that.
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Quotable
/in Uncategorized /by Admin“Colorado really jumped on the bandwagon as far as cannabis tourism, and the laws up to this point really allowed for the cultivation of it. Cannabis tourism is pretty big in Colorado, but Las Vegas is on that verge (of reaching that level). If we figure out social consumption and (laws are approved) that actually make it seem like we can create profitable businesses out of it, the tourism aspect is going to be huge.”
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Cannabition founder JJ Walker
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