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CO Attorney General sounds off on legalizing marijuana
November 7, 2012 10:39 AM
Following the passing of Amendment 64, legalizing marijuana for people over the age of 21, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has released a statement Wednesday. Here's the full text: "Despite my strongly held belief that the ‘legalization' of marijuana on a state level is very bad public policy, voters... more » -
New committee formed to insure medical marijuana production safety
November 26, 2010 3:43 PM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado has set up a committee under a new state law to come up with regulations for medical marijuana production. Colorado hopes to have in place by early next year some sort of labeling and inspection standard for marijuana sold commercially. Committee members say pot consumers deserve... more » -
Pot grower argues state versus federal law
September 22, 2010 9:38 AM
A suburban Denver pot grower who faces federal drug charges is making his case for why he should be able to use state medical marijuana law in his defense. Prosecutors have asked a federal judge to ban Christopher Bartkowicz from using state marijuana law in his defense. Bartkowicz... more » -
Poll shows broad support for Arizona immigration law
May 13, 2010 8:53 AM
A new poll shows that 59 percent of Americans approve of Arizona's new law cracking down on illegal immigrants while only 32 percent disapprove. Specific provisions of the law enacted last month draw even more support: Fully 73 percent endorse its provisions requiring people to show police officers documents... more » -
Lawmakers want more oversight of surgical staff
April 30, 2010 8:29 AM
The case of a surgical technician exposing 6,000 patients in Colorado to Hepatitis C while feeding her drug addiction has prompted legislators to consider requiring surgical staff to register with the state. The House Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Thursday on two bills designed to increase oversight... more » -
Discrimination alleged in bail bond rates
March 17, 2010 7:02 PM
Local bail bondsmen say getting sprung from jail could cost you more depending on the color of your skin and that state law should be changed to address the issue. Rick Harper, the owner of Express Bail Out, says the laws regarding bond rates are too lax and have... more »
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