High school graduates in Pueblo County will soon have a chance to avail college scholarships that come from marijuana tax revenue. This post from CNN News sheds light on the uses that marijuana tax money is going to be put to in Colorado. Starting in 2017, high school graduates in one Colorado county will be able to turn to a college scholarship funded by marijuana ... Continue Reading
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Colorado’s Marijuana Sales Break Previous Records
The marijuana sales numbers in Colorado continue to build even after 18 months of the January 2014 launch of recreational sales. How long will they keep climbing higher? This post from The 420 Times reports that marijuana sales in Colorado topped $100M in August. Colorado’s pot sales top out at over $100 million for the first time in August since recreational retailing ... Continue Reading
Colorado Marijuana Church Opens Cannabis Museum
A marijuana church in Colorado has opened a cannabis museum to give everyone unbiased information and counter the propaganda spread by marijuana opponents. This post from Star Tribune turns the spot light on Reverend Brandon Baker and the cannabis museum he’s opening. The Rev. Brandon Baker held in his hands two cannabis plants, one industrial hemp and the other ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Tax Revenue Exceeds That from Alcohol in Colorado
Colorado’s marijuana tax revenue has reportedly exceeded the tax revenue generated from the alcohol industry, despite rumors of a thriving marijuana black market. This post from High Times discusses the reasons responsible for the difference in tax revenue generated from marijuana and alcohol. The state of Colorado, which is considered the forefather of the fully legal ... Continue Reading
CBD Infused Beer to be Unveiled at Great American Beer Fest
A Colorado brewery is set to launch a CBD infused beer, first of its kind, at the Great American Beer Fest coming up next month. This post from Westword discusses the choppy journey of several hemp beers and pot-themed beers being made in America. Sativa IPA won't get you high, but it will almost certainly cause a healthy buzz at the Great American Beer Festival next month. ... Continue Reading