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After meeting with Sessions, Colorado gov thinks AG unlikely to crack down on marijuana

After meeting with AG Jeff Sessions, Gov. John Hickenlooper says on “Meet the Press Daily” he thinks the AG is unlikely to crack down but won’t “encourage” marijuana biz “in any way.”

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Pot-license “points” systems in Aurora, Thornton invite legal scrutiny

Aurora’s and Thornton’s points-based systems of awarding recreation marijuana are running into legal hot water.

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Creating standards for cannabis industry gets ASTM International board approval

ASTM International, a century-old standards organization, gave the official go-ahead to establish a standards-writing committee for the cannabis industry, officials announced Tuesday.

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7 protesters arrested for handing out free joints near U.S. Capitol

The conflict between federal and local laws on marijuana played out in the shadow of the Capitol on Thursday, when seven pro-pot activists were arrested for doing something that’s been legal in Washington for the past two years — handing out free joints.

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Two arrested after gunfire near Denver’s 4/20 celebration; no one hurt

Long lines, some over an hour, to enter Civic Center for the annual 4/20 cannabis celebration, along with a steady drizzle, didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of most participants.

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Marijuana has truly gone mainstream, survey finds

Many marijuana users hide their stash in their closets. Most people who use marijuana are parents. There are almost as many marijuana users as there are cigarette smokers in the U.S.

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Dispute over marijuana taxing authority in Colorado may continue — despite state bill designed to defuse it

Lawmakers are expected to pass a bill Monday to stop a standoff over local marijuana taxes, but that may not stop a protracted legal battle between Adams County and three of its cities from winding up at the state’s high court.

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Wanted: cannabis tracking system for billion dollar market

Washington state regulators are accepting bids for a new seed-to-sale tracking system to keep tabs on marijuana commerce, a deal valued at about $3 million.

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Jared Polis: Leave cannabis regulation to the states, President Trump

Opinion: Colorado has proven that allowing responsible adults to legally purchase marijuana gives money to classrooms, creates jobs and boosts the economy.

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Digging into the details of Canada’s new law legalizing marijuana nationwide

Details of implementation of Canada’s marijuana legalization legislation, including commercial regulations, will be left to individual provinces.

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