politics
After long wait, 1st legal marijuana shops on East Coast to open
By?Bob Salsberg, The Associated Press NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — With its youthful vibe and eclectic mix of culture, a small Massachusetts city seems a logical site for the nation’s first legal recreational marijuana sales east of Colorado. An existing medical marijuana dispensary in Northampton — nestled in Massachusetts’ scenic Pioneer Valley — plans to open its […]
Michigan becomes 10th state to legalize recreational pot; other measures pass in Missouri and Utah
By Craig Giammona and Courtney DentchBloomberg The legal U.S. cannabis market just got a little greener. In midterm elections that saw Democrats gain control of the House and reaffirmed Republican control of the Senate, more states also voted to legalize marijuana. The outcome will help expand a U.S. pot market that could be worth $75 […]
First cannabis-based medicine approved by FDA arrives in the U.S.
For the first time, a marijuana-based medicine approved by federal regulators is available for prescription in the United States. The medicine, called Epidiolex, is used to treat seizures related to Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes, two forms of epilepsy, which is a neurological disorder, according to a news release. “Because these patients have historically not responded […]
Pot at a pub? Colorado agencies tell Denver they’re not budging on indoor marijuana smoking
Want to vape weed at a bar? It’s not happening anytime soon, according to a new letter from five different Colorado state agencies to the Denver City Council.
Marijuana legalization in Canada won’t change NHL — yet
As Riley Cote took and delivered countless punches over more than a decade of junior and pro hockey, he was eager to avoid painkillers. Early on, marijuana was touted to the enforcer as a healing option. “I started noticing some therapeutic benefits,” Cote said. “It helped me sleep, helped with my anxiety and general well-being.” […]
U.S. Senate confirms Jason Dunn as next U.S. Attorney for Colorado
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jason Dunn as the next U.S. attorney for Colorado and Wyoming, putting President Donald Trump’s nominee into the position. The Senate confirmed Dunn with a voice vote on Thursday evening, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s office said. It is unclear when Dunn will be sworn in. Dunn has worked in the […]
White House drug office vows objective pot study, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet says
A White House drug office official has offered assurances that a marijuana policy panel will be objective and dispassionate as it examines the impact of legalization in some states, a Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet said.
Denver crackdown on marijuana tour buses heads to court while city task force says “legalize it.”
Two months after undercover police led a raid on marijuana party buses, the city of Denver is gearing up for a court fight.
Cory Gardner “confident” Trump won’t meddle in Colorado marijuana policy despite report to contrary
Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, remains “confident” President Donald Trump will keep his promise not to meddle with state marijuana policy despite a report that the White House asked federal agencies to compile statistics and stories that paint the drug in a negative light.