California regulators release first draft of revised medical marijuana rules
California state regulators released draft regulations Friday intended to impose order on the loosely organized marketplace created over two decades ago.
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Man evicted from assisted living center in Aspen for smoking weed
A man has been evicted from an Aspen assisted living center for using marijuana on the property. The Aspen Daily News reports a judge approved the eviction Wednesday after 68-year-old...
Nevada looks to be first state in nation to legalize cannabis social clubs, including on Vegas Strip
A Nevada bill allowing local governments to issue permits for marijuana social clubs, helping the tourism industry in Las Vegas, has passed in the Senate.
U.S. Postal Service refuses to deliver box of tax cash from Alaskan pot shop
An Alaska marijuana retailer's tax payment has been sent back to the business after the U.S. Postal Service refused to ship the money.
New studies shine light on cannabis consumers’ spending habits
Two new studies are shining a light on the cannabis consumer, providing insight and data on actual purchase behavior and trends at marijuana shops.
Colorado House votes to bar cops from helping with federal marijuana crackdown
Colorado may prohibit law enforcement officers from assisting in a potential federal marijuana crackdown.
The Cannabist honored with journalism awards for health, business coverage
There are scores of stories to be told about the evolution of marijuana legalization in America, and cannabis journalism is receiving mainstream recognition.
Colorado PTSD marijuana bill advances to House vote, gains amendments focused on children
A Colorado bill seeking to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the state's list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana has advanced to a House vote.
Colorado’s first drive-thru pot shop opens on 4/20 (of course) in Parachute
What started with a late-night epiphany culminates Thursday with a Parachute marijuana shop's new distinction: the first known legal drive-thru marijuana shop.
Snapshots of the cannabis industry as we approach this year’s 4/20 celebrations
The Cannabist speaks with people from a wide spectrum of companies in the Colorado cannabis industry, to get their take on where the industry stands in 2017.