Colorado Leads

Colorado Leads members include a wide range of licensed cannabis operators and ancillary businesses, and we encourage all organizations and individuals who share our vision and mission to consider joining. Get more information: coleads.org/membership/

We're proud to welcome @ClearCannabisIn CEO Richard M. Batenburg, Jr. as the newest member of the Colorado Leads Board of Directors!

New study out of Colorado: Legalization NOT linked to increases in illegal drug use, cannabis-use disorder, or psychotic behavior coloradosun.com/2023/01/31/mar…

At least four states – Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Minnesota – have a good chance to legalize adult-use marijuana this year.

“PAX is mission-driven at our core, so we’re thrilled to be launching PEACE BY PAX in support of the critical work we’re already doing to benefit the broader cannabis community,” stated Steven Jung, COO of PAX and Army veteran.

Leads member and global cannabis brand @madebyPAX will be launching a PEACE BY PAX cause-based cannabis pod for PAX Era, which will roll out in key markets in 2023, with 100% of proceeds directly benefiting the brand’s social impact work. benzinga.com/markets/cannab…

Today we celebrate and honor the life, legacy and service of civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ❤️ #MLKDay

Residents of states where cannabis is legal do not possess elevated rates of psychosis, and they are also less likely to exhibit symptoms of alcohol abuse, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Psychological Medicine. norml.org/news/2023/01/1…

The proposal from Rep. @NaquettaR would add a slew of new features to the state program, including preferential delivery opportunities for social equity businesses and changes to Colorado's social equity licensing requirements. westword.com/marijuana/colo…

Hosted at @MJMansionDenver, Self-Care Sundays is a new series of treating yo' self in a cannabis-friendly environment. Guests can participate in a yoga class, take a tour of the mansion and peruse a wellness market — all without hiding that hash pen. westword.com/marijuana/mari…

Proposals regarding the potency of commercial marijuana products, declining pot tax revenue and intoxicating hemp products are all in the works at the Capitol. Here are six pressing marijuana issues at the state legislature in 2023: westword.com/marijuana/six-…

Last year was a full-on drought for Colorado's marijuana industry, with the average price per pound of flower falling nearly 62%, the lowest total ever recorded in the state. westword.com/marijuana/colo…

Join us for our next #webinar on Tuesday, January 24 @ 12 pm CST, to learn about The Benefits of Streamlining Your #Accounting Department: Strategies for #Cannabis Operators. bridgewestcpas.com/cannabis-news/…

On Friday, January 20th, Cheba Hut shops will donate $2 of every in-shop and delivery entree sold to the Last Prisoner Project. #SmokeOutInJusticeDay

Fort Collins-based @ChebaHutSubs is joining forces with @lastprisonerprj, a non-profit org that leverages legal intervention, public education and legislative advocacy to set free the tens of thousands of people locked up on nonviolent cannabis charges. newswire.com/news/cheba-hut…

“We must keep the long game in mind when we think about ending the 85-year policy of marijuana prohibition and criminalization,” writes @justinstrekal of @TheBOWLPAC. marijuanamoment.net/2022-was-marij…

As of Jan. 20, 2023, the Google ban will be lifted for FDA-approved pharmaceutical products containing CBD and topical, hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC. This applies to Colorado, California and Puerto Rico. mjbizdaily.com/google-relaxes…

Psychedelic mushroom decriminalization took effect in Colorado on Jan. 4. Production and sales still carry criminal penalties, though. Meanwhile, medical marijuana transfers to the adult-use system also got easier under state law. #co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">leafly.com/news/politics/…

Researchers have conducted many studies on CBDs, and the results have shown that they help reduce the number of seizures in someone with epilepsy. healthnews.com/family-health/…

Senators in the U.S. Virgin Islands voted to legalize cannabis for adults last week, making the Caribbean territory the 21st jurisdiction in the United States to end the prohibition on recreational marijuana. hightimes.com/news/u-s-virgi…

Experts generally view the trend as a reflection of reduced demand for smuggled illicit cannabis as more states have moved to legalize marijuana and provide people with access in a regulated, domestic market.

CBP marijuana seizures have declined ~95% over the past decade. Significant annual drop-off is continuing in recent years as well. The 2022 figure is about half the prior year, and 2020 to 2022 saw a 73% decline in the weight of confiscated marijuana. marijuanamoment.net/border-patrol-…