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Hickenlooper: It’s unclear whether Trump could stop legal marijuana

A guest on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper downplayed the possibility that the Trump administration would take aim at the state’s recreational marijuana industry, saying legalization’s inclusion in Colorado’s Constitution makes it unclear whether the federal government could shut it down.

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Sean Spicer seemed to tie marijuana use to opioids. The evidence isn’t on his side.

The epidemic of opioid addiction in the United States has been well documented. A staggering 33,000 people died in 2015 from overdosing on prescription painkillers, heroin or similar drugs, on par with the number killed by firearms and in car accidents.

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Denver social marijuana advisory group works through details — but disagrees about alcohol

At its midpoint, Denver’s social marijuana use advisory group has faced disagreements over some issues as the city works to implement voter-passed Initiative 300.

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Marijuana delivery to your home could be reality under new Colorado legislation

A bill introduced this week in the Colorado Senate, SB 192, would open the door for home-delivered recreational and medical marijuana in the state.

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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis joins with congressional colleagues to create Cannabis Caucus

Marijuana now has its own official club in Congress, thanks to Colorado congressman Jared Polis and three of his colleagues.

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What will be AG Jeff Sessions’ first move on marijuana?

America’s marijuana industry could be in for major upheaval with Attorney General Jeff Sessions taking charge. Get a breakdown of federal enforcement options from drug policy expert John Hudak.

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Tax hike: What it could mean for consumers, industry in Colorado

A look at how the Colorado marijuana tax hike may play into factors such as supply-and-demand, black market pull, pricing, end costs, and short- and long-term state fiscal strategies.

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Curious about Denver’s public pot use law? Here are some answers

The Mile High City has started work on the nation’s first public pot use law. But details are left in the air.

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Denver starts work on allowing pot in yoga studios, coffee shops, art galleries and other public places

Denver is starting work Wednesday on becoming the first city in the nation to allow marijuana clubs and public pot use in places such as coffee shops, yoga studios and art galleries.

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Pot tax trouble: What legalized states need to know about sketchy predictions

Before Colorado’s groundbreaking marijuana sales started in 2014, pot tax projections were all over the map. There are lessons in getting the forecast right.

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