Safety advocates worry that more drivers high on pot will lead to a big increase in traffic deaths as states liberalize their marijuana laws. Researchers who have studied the issue are divided. Marijuana can slow decision-making, decrease peripheral vision and impede multitasking – all those are important driving Continue reading
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Researchers Split on Stoned Driving Dangers
Lawmakers Vote to Study Marijuana Issues
Lawmakers held off on a directive to implement new restrictions on marijuana edibles in Colorado, but will study the issue to consider legislation next year. Legislators are also advancing a measure to limit pot in its concentrated form. A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill yesterday Continue reading
Marijuana Banking Bill Fails
Yesterday, Colorado state legislators debated a last-minute bill to give marijuana businesses a place to do their banking. But the plan to set up the world’s first financial system for marijuana survived less than 24 hours before state lawmakers changed course and shelved the idea. The measure was introduced Continue reading
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LEGISLATURE SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON POT BILLS THIS WEEK
The Colorado legislature will wrap up some marijuana issues this week. Today, the Joint Budget Committee is expected to finish work on a bill on how to spend marijuana taxes. Also this week, votes loom on marijuana edibles and concentrates. A proposal to Continue reading
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