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Hickenlooper medical-pot veto is followed by call for research
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The day after Gov. John Hickenlooper vetoed a bill that would have made autism a condition that qualifies for medical marijuana, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne signed an executive order calling for more research. Lynne signed the order because Hickenlooper was traveling to give a speech in Detroit Wednesday, his office said. The order instructs the…
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Colorado lawmakers wrangle over school nurses administering medical marijuana
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A bill that would allow school nurses to administer medical marijuana got preliminary approval in the Colorado House Wednesday, but the debate exposed concerns that might imperil it if it reaches the state Senate. House Bill 1286 passed on a voice vote in the lower chamber but will still need to get a majority in…
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Teen boy behind Colorado medical pot law dies
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A 15-year-old Colorado boy who helped bring about a law requiring schools to permit a student’s use of medical marijuana has died. The Denver Post reports that Jack Splitt’s mother, Stacey Linn, says the boy struggled with cerebral palsy that caused him debilitating muscle contractions. She says the pain worsened and he died Wednesday. He had just…
