Source Colorado

08/25/2026

"Last month, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wrapped up hearings on a long-delayed Biden Administration proposal to reschedule all ma*****na under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The agency’s proposed rule would move the drug from Schedule I, the most tightly controlled, to Schedule III, alongside drugs like ketamine."

“Trump himself has never called for relaxing federal controls on adult-use ma*****na.” By Robert A. Mikos, Vanderbilt University Law School Last month, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) wrapped up hearings on a long-delayed Biden Administration proposal to reschedule all ma*****na under ...

08/20/2026

"What that really means is that the easy money is gone, and the brands pulling ahead now are the ones making deliberate choices. Instead of racing each other to the bottom on price, they are building something customers actually remember and come back to."

08/18/2026

"The bill gives Congress a targeted framework that protects children, provides regulatory certainty and allows responsible h**p beverage companies to operate under clear standards."

It already has support from retailers and lobbies.

08/13/2026

"Colorado's surplus of unused indoor cannabis properties may present a new option for another energy-intensive business: data centers."

Part of the appeal is the infrastructure these buildings already have.

08/11/2026

"Continuing a trend that’s seeing Colorado cannabis companies consolidate and close operations amid market pressures, a third major Denver cannabis cultivation facility is shutting down after an acquisition."

After buying 15 Native Roots cannabis stores, Verdant Capital Partners will close a Denver cultivation operation and lay off 141 workers.

08/06/2026

"Colorado Springs City Council has approved a $700,000 security contract for the South Nevada Avenue corridor on first reading, with $450,000 of that funding coming from the city's 5% retail ma*****na special sales tax."

Colorado Springs City Council has approved a $700,000 security contract for the South Nevada Avenue corridor on first reading, with $450,000 of that funding coming from the city's 5% retail ma*****na special sales tax.

08/04/2026

"MJBowl brings together licensed producers from across the country for a cross-market showcase of craft, innovation, and product excellence. The competition window kicks off on Monday, August 3 and runs through Wednesday, September 30."

Submissions open August 3

07/30/2026

"One of Denver’s pioneering cannabis lounges is preparing to close next month, but the owner promises a new and “upgraded” version of the concept will reemerge in a different location."

One of Denver’s pioneering cannabis lounges is preparing to close next month, but the owner promises a new and “upgraded” version of the concept will reemerge in a different location.

07/29/2026

"Dialed In is taking a more involved approach in Colorado. Its three-month Summer Set campaign combines limited-edition products, local musicians, live events, artist-driven product decisions, budtender engagement, and concert giveaways."

Dialed In is using music, limited releases, local partnerships, and experiential marketing to test a model it plans to take beyond Colorado.

07/28/2026

"Tetra Lounge, Denver’s longest-running cannabis-friendly venue, announced that it will close next month, but the owner promises a new w**d-friendly venture is on the way."

Tetra Lounge has been open in RiNo since 2018.