"Twenty years in this industry taught me one thing above all else: The hardest problems only get solved when everyone is willing to tell the truth."

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For many Coloradans, credit card rewards are not a luxury, they are a financial tool. 

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Join a virtual meeting on the proposal today.

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Colorado's once-unique bubble was always going to burst, but much of the state's cannabis industry has been stuck in a sad race to the bottom for years.

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“Our own ethical complaint process is broken. It is ripe with abuse, and it must be fixed."

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"Look, I'm stunned it lasted this long."

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Despite an overall shortfall of more than $1.2 billion, the state budget largely spared education.

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"Entertainment may catch your attention on the night they're going out, but what about on their way home? What if you need a can of paint? There's no hardware store."

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"We didn’t stay in Colorado because it was easy; we stayed because we love this state."

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In less than a month, three of Colorado's largest dispensary groups have downsized or shown signs of financial struggle.

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