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  • Shift Cannabis Started in 2010. So Why is it Just Now Selling Weed?

    Jul 29, 2019, 7:51 am By Toke of the Town
    Travis Howard launched Shift, his cannabis company, back in 2010, but didn’t put weed on the shelves until this summer. The Boulder attorney originally established Shift as a consulting firm, acquiring cannabis business licenses while helping other…
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  • Why a Federally Licensed Marijuana Researcher is Suing the DEA

    Jul 27, 2019, 7:45 am By Toke of the Town
    Dr. Sue Sisley holds the rare distinction of being licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration to study marijuana, so why is she suing the DEA over its marijuana research policies? In a lawsuit filed in the United States Court of Appeals in June, Sisley…
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  • Is South Park Joining the Marijuana Industry?

    Jul 26, 2019, 12:44 pm By Thomas Mitchell
    The only thing better than South Park making fun of the weed industry would be South Park entering the weed industry — with some integrity. We’re still trying to find out if that’s the case, but some online nuggets have us wondering… Through…
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  • Why Colorado Tokers Love Cashmere

    Jul 26, 2019, 7:31 am By Toke of the Town
    Being a cannabis writer doesn’t require a fine wardrobe. I wear lots of baseball tees, jeans and hoodies, and most people I encounter still think I’m overdressing for my job. That means my shlubby shoulders will probably never feel the touch of cashmere,…
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  • Colorado Nurses Launching Hotline for Your Marijuana Questions

    Jul 25, 2019, 7:28 am By Toke of the Town
    Having more questions than answers about cannabis is a common malady, and now a registered nurse and medical marijuana patient want to cure those concerns and curiosities over the phone. Katherine Golden and Jennifer Axcell met while working at a medical…
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  • Marijuana Beers, Mocktails and Drinks With a THC Substitute

    Jul 24, 2019, 7:42 am By Toke of the Town
    When a heatwave hits and you don’t have air conditioning, you have only a few options: Find a nearby pool, go to a movie, or drink something cold. For many of us, that means a frosty beer or chilled cocktail, but not everyone likes alcohol. Some overheated…
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  • Ask a Stoner: Is Vegan Weed a Thing?

    Jul 24, 2019, 7:34 am By Toke of the Town
    Dear Stoner: A dispensary I was at claimed it had vegan weed, and said that most of the weed I smoked wasn’t. Am I breaking my vegan vows when I smoke? Gail The post Ask a Stoner: Is Vegan Weed a Thing? appeared first on Toke of the Town.
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  • Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Pot Banking Push

    Jul 23, 2019, 3:33 pm By Toke of the Town
    The push for federal cannabis banking legalization took another baby step on July 23 when the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs heard a bill that would allow financial institutions to serve companies connected with cannabis, which is…
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  • Are We Ready for Beer-Flavored Hash Pen Cartridges?

    Jul 23, 2019, 7:41 am By Toke of the Town
    Ever hear the saying “Rappers want to be ball players, and ball players want to be rappers”? In the business of getting us fucked up, cannabis and alcohol companies appear to go through similar yearnings. Dispensary shelves already feature beers, hard…
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  • Why One of Colorado’s Early Potrepreneurs Went East

    Jul 22, 2019, 7:13 am By Toke of the Town
    Colorado is no longer the only player in recreational cannabis, and early potreprenuers are branching out as legalization efforts claim victories around the country. Meg Sanders served as CEO of Mindful during the Colorado and Illinois dispensary chain’s…
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  • Marijuana Businesses to Congress: We Need More Diversity

    Jul 19, 2019, 3:13 pm By Toke of the Town
    Over 100 cannabis businesses and organizations just sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling for federal legalization of the plant, but their request didn’t stop there. The letter also urged federal funding be used to diversify the cannabis industry,…
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  • Why Colorado Tokers Love Citral Glue

    Jul 19, 2019, 7:48 am By Toke of the Town
    Know that jealous, confused feeling you get when you find out that some mediocre celebrity is worth way more than you thought? I remember when I discovered that Judge Judy made almost $50 million a year, and when I heard that the New York Mets owe former…
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  • Colorado Health Officials Preparing for More Medical Marijuana Access

    1:48pm By Toke of the Town
    On July 15, 2015, the Colorado Board of Health rejected a petition to add post-traumatic stress disorder as a medical marijuana condition, to the vocal dismay of a packed room of veterans and medical marijuana patients. Fast forward four years, and not only is…
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  • This Couple Makes Cannabis-Infused Food That’s Also Vegan

    7:45am By Toke of the Town
    Curtis Powell and Rebecca Goss loved to venture out to infusion events (where cannabis is infused in food), but their options as vegans were extremely limited. So they decided to start their own dinner club, which they called Vegan Stoner Club. The couple…
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  • Ask a Stoner: Where Can I Find Other Growers For Advice?

    Wed 7:53am By Toke of the Town
    Dear Stoner: Where can I have discussions with growers to ask questions? This is my first time growing. Freshie The post Ask a Stoner: Where Can I Find Other Growers For Advice? appeared first on Toke of the Town.
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  • Are Cannabis Users the Next Target For Non-Alcoholic Beer?

    Jul 16, 2019, 7:55 am By Toke of the Town
    Cannabis legalization has not only spurred a wide variety of new industries, but it’s reinvigorating some old business models. Noticing the growing interest around terpenes — plant compounds found in cannabis and hops (and fruits, flowers, coffee and…
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  • Our Favorite Marijuana Strains in 2019…So Far

    Jul 15, 2019, 7:41 am By Toke of the Town
    Have we crossed the halfway point of 2019 already? That means we’ve profiled over 26 strains so far this year — and smoked a few dozen more just for fun. Each strain of cannabis carries a unique flavor profile and range of effects, which are only amplified…
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  • Ask a Stoner: Beefing Up Bowls on a Budget

    Jul 13, 2019, 7:36 am By Toke of the Town
    Dear Stoner: What are some cheap ways to garnish bowls or joints? Don’t want to spend $60 on a gram of hash, but some of this weed just isn’t enough anymore. R.J. The post Ask a Stoner: Beefing Up Bowls on a Budget appeared first on Toke of the Town.
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  • Why This Decades-Old Skincare Line is Now Farming Hemp

    Jul 11, 2019, 8:02 am By Toke of the Town
    “My whole life lately seems to be about hemp,” says Lily Morgan. And for good reason: The founder of Colorado-based skin care company Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care has owned and operated eighty acres of farmland to supply her own production in Keenesburg,…
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  • Facebook Groups for Stoners, Growers and Those With the Munchies

    Jul 10, 2019, 7:53 am By Toke of the Town
    Although not as hip as it once was, Facebook is still an easy place to connect with others who have similar interests such as music, sports, food and even cannabis. Officially, the social networking giant isn’t that keen on the plant, barring any groups with…
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