Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and his staff visited the future St. Francis Center refuge in Capitol Hill earlier this week, highlighting the state’s effort to help fight homelessness with cannabis tax revenue. The state donated $250,000 to close funding gaps to complete the construction of the center at 1400 Washington Street, but that’s just a parcel of … Continue reading “Colorado Using Pot Money to Fight Homelessness”
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Colorado Issues Safety Advisory; More Pesticides Found In Cannabis | Cannabis Industry Journal
According to a press release issued on Friday, September 22nd, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), along with the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), issued a public health and safety advisory for cannabis products tainted with pesticide residue. The advisory was issued after the … Continue reading “Colorado Issues Safety Advisory; More Pesticides Found In Cannabis | Cannabis Industry Journal”
Nevada marijuana sales hit $27M in the first month
RENO — Nevada took a gamble on recreational marijuana, and it’s paying off. Dispensaries sold $27.1 million of pot in Nevada in July alone. That’s almost double what both Colorado and Oregon sold in their first months. It’s almost seven times what Washington sold. Banking on weed, Nevada made $10.2 million off the fledgling industry … Continue reading “Nevada marijuana sales hit $27M in the first month”