Author: Luke Niforatos
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Big Marijuana in Colorado is all about spin, denial | PODIUM
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Where there’s weed smoke, there’s fire. In Leadville last month, this was literally the case, as a pot shop incinerated along with its mind-altering wares. The acrid smoke was so harmful to residents that homes were evacuated. The local public health agency told people to stay indoors or wear masks for a half-mile around town.…
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All GOP should back bill shielding kids from pot
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Luke Niforatos A groundbreaking bill passed the Colorado House overwhelmingly last week, with 56 ayes and only eight nays. House Bill 1317 is led by two Democrats, including the House speaker, as well as Republican state Sen. Kevin Priola and Rep. Tim Geitner, promising to do what no one has achieved since 2012: rein in…
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State’s pot trade is dangerously underregulated
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Luke Niforatos A 260% increase in stoned driving by youth since 2017. A 15% increase in kids 15 and younger in past-month marijuana use. A quintupling in kids dabbing high-potency concentrates. These are just a few highlights of another disconcerting report released last Monday by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. This year’s Healthy Kids Colorado…