house bill 1258
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FEEDBACK | Another symptom of inequality; hooray for Hick and his veto pen
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Mental health can hinge on economic opportunity Thank you for your ongoing coverage of the efforts to improve mental health services in Colorado. As a young person, many of my peers have been impacted by family and academic pressure, struggles with mental illness, and unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance abuse to handle stress. However, I…
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Let’s keep public places smoke-free — whether it’s tobacco or pot
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Colorado lawmakers are considering an idea that will decide whether to make public health progress or move backwards, as this year’s legislative session winds down. At issue is House Bill 1258, a bill in the Colorado legislature to allow marijuana-tasting rooms where buyers can consume edibles and marijuana-infused products, which includes vaping marijuana. This legislation…
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Enough! Continued marijuana commercialization threatens Colorado kids
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Since Colorado voters in 2012 approved Amendment 64 to legalize recreational marijuana, the industry has continually tried to expand marijuana commercialization through the legislative process. It’s understandable that some in the industry want more opportunities to make money from marijuana. But at some point we as a state have to stand up for kids and…
