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Some parents fear changes to state laws as FDA weighs use of CBD pharmaceuticals

Some American parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their children are feeling more cautious than celebratory as U.S. regulators near a decision on whether to approve the first drug derived from the marijuana plant.

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In final debate, Democrats running for Colorado governor continue sparring over campaign finance, tactics

In their final debate Monday night before the June 26 primary, the four Democrats vying for a chance to become Colorado’s next governor tussled over everything from immigration and guns, to the state’s rural divide and teacher pay.

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Sessions sings Trump’s praises in Denver speech at Western Conservative Summit

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sang President Donald Trump’s praises in a Denver speech Friday at the Western Conservative Summit, touting his agency’s move this week to not defend key elements of the Obama-era Affordable Care Act.

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Marijuana advocates, state lawmakers blast Hickenlooper over his veto of three cannabis bills

Four state lawmakers joined a group of marijuana advocates on Thursday in blasting Gov. John Hickenlooper over his veto of three pot bills, saying the term-limited Democrat’s decisions threaten Colorado’s place as a leader on cannabis and hurt patients, consumers and businesses.

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In record-setting veto, Hickenlooper rejects bill adding autism to conditions eligible for medical marijuana

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have added autism to the list of conditions eligible under state law for medical marijuana treatment.

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Glut of marijuana in Oregon is cautionary tale, experts say

When Oregon lawmakers created the state’s legal marijuana program, they had one goal in mind above all else: to convince illicit pot growers to leave the black market.

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“Meg the Budtender” takes lead on new Colorado marijuana education campaign

Colorado’s health department unveiled “Responsibility Grows Here,” the latest public education effort that will include four targeted campaigns addressing consumers, youth, trusted adults, and pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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101 bills that passed and failed: A digest of what you missed in the 2018 Colorado legislative session, from taxes to crime to transportation

Colorado lawmakers introduced more than 700 bills in the 2018 legislative session covering a wide range of topics. If you’re wondering what you missed, one line about 101 bills that passed or failed in the 120-day term.

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Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway

Nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors who responded to a survey say they’ve recently recommended medical marijuana to patients, although most say they don’t know enough about medicinal use.

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Rap video, social campaign targets teen pot smokers

New rap videos aimed at Los Angeles-area teens show a common high school scene: Young people hanging out at a party, empty beer cups strewn about and joints being fired up.

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