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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Colorado lawmakers have put off marijuana legalization until the last possible minute -- and now they're facing some big deadlines to finish pot regulation debates.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  One of two marijuana regulation bills pending in the Colorado Legislature won initial approval in the state Senate Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Recreational pot taxes above 25 percent have won final approval in the House and await action in the Senate.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Legal pot draws tourists to Colorado and Washington for 4/20

Monday, April 08, 2013  Future recreational pot shops in Colorado have won a measure of flexibility. A legislative panel voted Monday to reject a plan to require marijuana shops to grow most of the weed they sell.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's the final day of debate for Colorado legislative marijuana panel, and the lawmakers saved one of the most controversial decisions for last. They're expected to vote Monday on a hotly debated plan to require marijuana shops to grow most of the weed they sell.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Marijuana users in Colorado should expect potency labels on the pot they buy. That's if a task force set up to suggest marijuana regulations takes a vote Tuesday to require potency labels on commercial pot.

Monday, February 11, 2013  A marijuana regulatory group appointed by Gov. John Hickenlooper is still working out the details of pot regulation.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Medical marijuana dispensaries getting hundreds of calls from people who don't know Amendment 64 doesn't immediately take effect.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The U.S. Attorney for Colorado has issued a brief statement saying the Justice Department is reviewing an initiative approved by voters to legalize and regulate the use of marijuana.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper was openly against the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes leading up to the General Election Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  It's been the most widely debated amendment - Amendment 64.

Monday, October 22, 2012  An amendment on the ballot is drawing national attention as Colorado voters are given the chance to decide whether or not to legalize marijuana.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Marijuana legalization backers in Colorado are trying to get the word out that support for legal pot isn't all on the left.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Marijuana legalization debates in Colorado are picking up as the state considers legalizing the drug for recreational use.