Bill to Legalize Hemp Cultivation in the United States Filed in Senate

WASHINGTON, DC — A bill to legalize industrial hemp cultivation and production nationwide has been filed in the United States Senate with bi-partisan support, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). The bill, Senate Bill 134, was filed last week by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR).  The bill is co-sponsored by Senators McConnell, Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rand […]

Grow Q&A: Bud Rot

Have questions about growing cannabis? Our own cultivation expert, DannyDanko, is here to help with all of your marijuana grow concerns. Today's question comes from someone who is experiencing bud rot in his garden.

Colorado police chiefs meet to discuss pot grows, stoned driving and more

Colorado's police chiefs are gathering to talk about legal weed, everything from pot and highway safety to the dangers of home hash production.

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The Week in Weed: Wiz’s personal smoke sesh, Fred Flintstone dabs and 13 other pot pics

A compilation of favorite weed photos seen on Instagram: Rapper Wiz Khalifa is in a groove, Fred Flintstone is a dabba-do, and tasty edibles and blunts abound.

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Silt board unanimously rejects large marijuana grow/processing facility

With a crowd of nearly 200 people overflowing into the hallway in protest of a large marijuana cultivation and manufacturing operation, the Silt Town Board on Monday unanimously voted against allowing the facility.

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PIX OF THE CROP: 01.13.15

Our favorite reader submitted photos for the week of January 13, 2015.

No more room for weed in Wheat Ridge: City putting limits on pot shops

The Wheat Ridge City Council is nearing the end of settling a months-long debate over how cannabis, both medical and recreational, should be regulated in this western suburb. Wheat Ridge, along with Edgewater and Mountain View, are the only cities in Denver's western suburbs to allow the sale of recreational pot.

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