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Senate bill seeks to lift federal MMJ restrictions
(Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty Images)
Two Democratic senators and a possible Republican presidential candidate joined forces Tuesday to push a bill to remove federal prohibitions on medical marijuana in 23 states where it’s already legal. The measure would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule II drug to recognize “accepted medical use” of marijuana, among other proposed changes.
New lawsuit: Sheriffs from Colorado, elsewhere challenge Amendment 64
Ten sheriffs from Colorado and elsewhere have filed a lawsuit against the state in federal court, arguing that state laws legalizing marijuana require them to violate federal law. What makes the new suit unique is that it is also asking a federal judge to overturn Amendment 64′s protections for marijuana use and possession.
One Colorado sheriff responds to peers’ anti-pot lawsuit: ‘I don’t get it’
As six Colorado sheriffs sue the state over its legal pot, another sheriff in southwest Colorado — San Miguel County’s Bill Masters — questions their intentions. “It’s not about the constitution,” Masters said. “It’s about marijuana.”
Aurora weighs ban on all types of home hash oil production
Leaders of Colorado's third-largest city are working on an ordinance to ban all types of private hash oil production — whether the chemicals used in the process are flammable or not — while legitimate licensed manufacturers will still be permitted in the city.
Video: Bales of weed fly out window in wild Arizona high-speed chase
An Arizona sheriff’s department says some of the 21 marijuana bales that suspects tossed out of an SUV during a high-speed chase last week got picked up by passing vehicles. Check out a video of the pursuit.
Sen. Cory Gardner backs bill legalizing industrial hemp on federal level
Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner has announced he is co-sponsoring the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015, which would legalize industrial hemp for commercial use. “Removing it from the Controlled Substances Act is a commonsense move," Gardner said.
U.S. Sen. Bennet urges Fed to move on Colorado’s pot credit union case
Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet has hopped into the fray over whether a newly formed pot-only credit union should receive a Federal Reserve System bank account critical to its operation. Fourth Corner Credit Union applied for a master account four months ago.
First look: New Pax 2 vaporizer is out March 10 (photos)
The Pax by Ploom was one of the most popular vaporizers in the U.S. for a multitude of reasons. Its sleek design and high functionality made it a top consumer draw. Now lands the Pax 2, which debuts in stores on March 10. See how it compares to the original.
Craft beer pairings for super-terpy hash? There’s a class for that
Ed Haas is living the dream. The 37-year-old Denver real estate professional is getting paid to teach folks about one of his favorite passions: flavor-oriented pairings of craft beer and super-terpy hash.
Ask The Cannabist: Are U.S. pot industry jobs open to foreigners?
A reader from a foreign land is curious about working in the U.S. marijuana industry. Our Ask The Cannabist columnist, Susan Squibb, has answers about Colorado job requirements, whether you're from around these parts or a noncitizen. Get the details.
The cannabis lexicon: Terms to know, from A-Z
Some of the weed words that have been in the news lately: Terpenes, Hash Oil and CBD. How's your lingo? Check out our lexicon, we cover the spectrum from alcohol extraction to zips.
(Jeremy Papasso, Boulder Daily Camera)
While a Utah Senate panel considered a bill that would allow patients with certain debilitating conditions to be treated with edible forms of marijuana, they heard testimony from a DEA agent on the environmental consequences of illegal backcountry marijuana grows, including "rabbits that had cultivated a taste for the marijuana."
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