Since cannabis has been legalized for adult use, critics have tried to tie it to every negative societal change in Colorado. Forget that fact that nearly 2 million new people have moved to the state. Everything is the fault of cannabis.
Some law enforcement agencies have jumped on the bandwagon, alleging repeatedly that legalization is luring dangerous drug cartels to the state. Turns out, according to one of the newspapers that has been fanning the flames of much of that misinformation, there is no data or court cases to prove any of those assertions.
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At the same time, a new report throws cold water on claims that the legalization of pot has led to a rise in crime. Researchers at Washington State University say their review of FBI data for Washington and Colorado shows “no negative effects of legalization and, instead, indicate(s) that crime clearance rates for at least some types of crime are increasing faster in states that legalized than in those that did not.”
In other words, the researchers say, their findings seem to support the argument that marijuana legalization frees up police resources to focus on more serious crimes.
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Studies validate success of Colorado’s cannabis marketplace
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Colorado’s marijuana industry is maturing quite nicely, thank you. That’s the conclusion of new report commissioned by the Colorado Department of Revenue, which says the industry is seeing increased competition and meeting demand for residents and tourists alike, compared to 2014 estimates that the legal market was only supplying 65 percent of demand.
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Teen use down …
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/in Legislation, News, Sales, Tax, Uncategorized /by AdminMay sales figures pushed the overall sales of recreational and medical marijuana to more than $5.1 billion since adult use was legalized in January 2014.
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Bill would protect federal workers in states with legal cannabis
Congressional proposal would bar feds from firing employers for marijuana use in states where cannabis is legal.
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Cannabis industry looks to minimize its environmental footprint with more sustainable packaging.
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New marijuana tax-funded program helps first-time teen offenders find alternatives to substance abuse.
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/in Technology /by Admin“We are trying to make the establishment of impairment around marijuana rational and to balance fairness and safety. … This is a disposable cartridge. And there’s a whole bunch of science in this cartridge.”
Oakland-based Hound Labs CEO Mike Lynn
About the breath test his company has developed to detect THC.
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/in People, Uncategorized /by AdminWith age comes desire for cannabis wisdom
Seniors are the fastest growing demographic of marijuana users. But many in Colorado say they want more information about its benefits.
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/in Businesses, Charity /by AdminThe Colorado marijuana dispensary chain donated more than $25,000 to Chanda Plan Foundation, which provides healthcare services for people with disabilities that are not covered by insurance.
The donation came from a June Wellness Month promotion that dedicated a portion of sales of three different marijuana strains high in CBD, which is typically used to manage pain and reduce inflammation.
“We are so honored that Native Roots picked Chanda Plan Foundation for this opportunity,” said Chanda Hinton Leichtle, Executive Director of Chanda Plan Foundation. “This donation is far more than what we imagined, and we will be able to impact many individuals because of it.”
New reports dispute widespread claims tying legal cannabis to cartels and crime
/in Crime /by AdminSome law enforcement agencies have jumped on the bandwagon, alleging repeatedly that legalization is luring dangerous drug cartels to the state. Turns out, according to one of the newspapers that has been fanning the flames of much of that misinformation, there is no data or court cases to prove any of those assertions.
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At the same time, a new report throws cold water on claims that the legalization of pot has led to a rise in crime. Researchers at Washington State University say their review of FBI data for Washington and Colorado shows “no negative effects of legalization and, instead, indicate(s) that crime clearance rates for at least some types of crime are increasing faster in states that legalized than in those that did not.”
In other words, the researchers say, their findings seem to support the argument that marijuana legalization frees up police resources to focus on more serious crimes.
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/in Crime, People, Uncategorized /by Admin“What we have a tendency to do is think if there’s a Mexican involved in Colorado, they’re cartels…Probably not.”
~ Tim Gorman
Director of the federally funded anti-marijuana police organization
Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
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/in Economy, Health, Medicinal, People, Tax, Uncategorized /by AdminGov. John Hickenlooper talks to Slate about why he vetoed a bill allowing medical cannabis for autism. Hint: He repeats the claim that “certain people (with autism) that have an inclination to bipolar . . . can take this high THC marijuana and it will trigger a permanent response. In other words, make them almost schizophrenic.”
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A new $40 million recreation center is being funded entirely by Aurora’s marijuana tax revenue.
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New research by Economic Inquiry finds that legalizing retail sales of marijuana in Colorado increased housing values by about 6 percent.
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New state report shows cannabis consumption increasing in Colorado, but only among adults.
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LEADership
/in Education, Health, Uncategorized /by AdminOne of the reasons Colorado has managed to avoid a rise in teen marijuana use post-legalization has to do with aggressive, realistic and age-appropriate education campaigns launched on both the state and local levels. Colorado Public Radio takes a look at one of the efforts, the “Healthy Lifestyles 101” class being offered during summer programs in Denver public schools.
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