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A new THC-infused seltzer is now available in Colorado and, in a departure from cannabis norms, locals don’t need to go to a dispensary to purchase it. That’s because Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp rather than from marijuana. In Colorado, marijuana can only be sold by heavily regulated dispensaries or recreational pot shops. But since hemp isn’t a federally controlled substance, products derived from it can be sold anywhere. In January, Cann launched one of…

A group of a dozen U.S. attorneys general, led by Colorado’s Phil Weiser, are calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule cannabis. In a letter sent to the DEA on Friday, the attorneys general said they support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, citing public safety and advocating for legal businesses. Their pleas echo Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who in December voiced support for a federal rescheduling. Attorneys general…

The two young entrepreneurs - Haneesh Katnawer and Sonam Sodha, founders of the startup Himalayan Hemp - said they were using hemp plants to produce sanitary pad, apparels (shirts, T-shirts and designer wear), bags and shoes, besides protein powder, anti-aging and edible oils, and other cosmetic products.They claimed their startup had used hemp plants to enable small farmers and women artisans lift their incomes in the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.Haneesh Katnawer, a production engineer from Himachal…

They were displaying the typical symptoms of being stoned: red eyes, wobbly gaits, and drowsy demeanors. But these weren’t people who had just frequented their local dispensary—they were cows. In a new study, scientists report cattle that have eaten feed containing varying amounts of hemp seemed to get stoned like people do. The work may give regulators pause when considering whether the affordable, fast-growing crop is safe for livestock to eat. It also raises…

Five diverse companies received approval from the Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday for up to $6.94 million in state tax incentives tied to the creation of 745 new jobs along the northern Front Range. The largest award of $2.95 million in job growth incentive tax credits went to Project Galvanic, a Colorado-based maker of electric planes looking at locating a $24.5 million manufacturing facility in either Centennial or Jefferson County. The company expects to add 433 net new jobs, mostly in…