Colorado Politicians, Cannabis Leaders React to Cole Memo Repeal

Retail cannabis industries around the country were dealt a collective shock today, January 4, after United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions sent a memo to United States Attorneys rescinding the Cole Memo, federal protections for the cultivation, distribution and possession of pot. Now, hours after the announcement became official, Colorado lawmakers, businesses owners and activists are weighing in.

First Sweet Leaf Budtenders Appear in Court

Three Sweet Leaf budtenders arrested for alleged illegal cannabis sales saw their first court date in Denver County Court on Friday, December 29, with one of the defendant’s attorney leaving the court feeling optimistic.

My Weirdest Marijuana Assignment of 2017

Covering Colorado’s marijuana landscape has brought me to farms, hash factories, schools and much more, but my weirdest journalistic field trip this year started at an empty warehouse off Interstate 25 in south Pueblo.