Q: I have a question that I’m having a hard time getting an answer to specifically up to date information. Is it legal for a medical patient that is a cannabis user, I guess a red card holder or purple whatever,… Read More ›
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ACTION ALERT! Hearing on Locked and Enclosed Cultivation and Potency Restrictions
We have an important hearing coming up on Wednesday, April 6. Two marijuana bills will be heard by the House Finance Committee: SB-080 requiring grows to be locked and enclosed, and HB-1261 the Retail Marijuana Sunset bill. SB-080 would require… Read More ›
Marijuana math: Converting percentage to milligrams in edibles
The other day, I was talking with a mom about marijuana edibles and potency when she asked, “Ten milligrams of what?” Referring to the 10mg serving size on recreational edibles, she kept asking, “At what potency?” It took me awhile,… Read More ›
Don’t be afraid of the conversation
Last year, Colorado Parent Magazine wanted to run a special section all about parenting and marijuana. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get enough advertisers to support it, so the idea was dropped. I was asked to write a piece for that special… Read More ›
What’s up with medical marijuana in schools?
Recently, KOAA in Colorado Springs posted this story: News5 Investigates: No action taken to allow medical marijuana in schools since Jack’s Law passed Talking to one parent at one school district is not enough to draw conclusions about the entire… Read More ›
HB1214 Law Enforcement’s Dream Bill is a Nightmare!
Rep. Kathleen Conti is sponsoring a “marijuana” bill that is an absolute gift to law enforcement! Since the Amendment 64 Task Force, law enforcement has been complaining about having to return marijuana. They’ve been especially upset about having to care… Read More ›
Oppose SB16-080 Secured Marijuana Cultivation
Open letter to the Colorado Senate Dear Senators, I am writing in opposition to SB16-080 concerning Secured Marijuana Cultivation Requirements. First, this bill applies to persons “under twenty-one years of age” which is incorrect under our medical marijuana law. Patients… Read More ›
Changing hearts and minds about cannabis
So you’ve talked and talked and talked and it seems like nobody is listening. You’re just about to give up and shut up when you’re presented with some little nugget that shows that in small but important ways, you are… Read More ›
I drive better when I’m high
During the big battles over Colorado’s DUI for THC law, I cautioned many who showed up to testify not to say they drive better when they’re high. Even if it was true, it wouldn’t score us any points. In fact, law… Read More ›
Cannabis Patients are coming to the Capitol
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cannabis Patients Alliance Day at the Capitol and Peace for Patients Dove Release DENVER, CO – JANUARY 22, 2016 Once again, Cannabis Patients Alliance has invited medical marijuana patients and supporters to meet their Colorado legislators and… Read More ›
