Tag: Cannabis Industry
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Is Colorado cannabis safe? Testing for potency, contaminants riddled with loopholes
Elizabeth and Luke Mason, scientists who met during graduate studies at Colorado State University, saw cannabis legalization in 2012 as an opportunity. With backgrounds in biochemistry, microbiology, and analytical chemistry, they launched Aurum Labs in Durango in 2014, believing they could build a successful business while setting a standard for scientific rigor. As state regulators…
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Denver’s support of Biden’s cannabis rescheduling draws criticism, support
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s decision to support the Biden administration’s move to reschedule marijuana drew mixed reactions, with backers saying it’s necessary to help boost declining marijuana sales and provide stability to the industry, while critics said it’s normalizing a drug that is addictive and ultimately harmful to…
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Denver Archdiocese condemns marijuana in letter, industry leaders call it ‘disappointing’
The archdiocese of Denver released a pastoral letter Friday condemning the spreading use of recreational marijuana, expressing “concern for the salvation of souls.” A marijuana industry leader called the letter “disappointing” and “out of touch.” The letter, written by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, “highlights challenges of broad acceptance of recreational pot.” “I write to you…
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Marijuana dispensaries praise SAFER Banking Act moving to Senate floor
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A plan to change the way the marijuana industry handles money finally moved forward on Capitol Hill, after about a decade with no progress. A landmark, first time vote from the Senate Banking Committee advanced the SAFER Banking Act to the Senate floor. It will…
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Cannabis grant awarded to 27 small Colorado businesses
Cannabis Business Grant aims to support equity and diversity in Colorado’s marijuana industry