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Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell has been the news editor of Westword since February 2024. He’s been with the publication since 2017 and was formerly its cannabis editor. He’s earned numerous awards and accolades for his work, including placing second for the Marijuana Enterprise Reporting Award from the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists in 2018; being named a Top Cannabis Journalist by Leafbuyer in 2020; and placing first for the College Sports Writing Award from the Arizona Press Club in 2014. His prior work experience includes Arizona Republic, Inman News and Fox Sports.

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Bill Allowing MMJ Over Opioids Shelved Until Marijuana Laws Revamped

Bill Allowing MMJ Over Opioids Shelved Until Marijuana Laws Revamped

By Thomas MitchellMarch 7, 2019

The bill is expected to return later in the year.

Colorado Pot Industry Could Open Doors to Corporations and Minorities

Colorado Pot Industry Could Open Doors to Corporations and Minorities

By Thomas MitchellMarch 6, 2019

A bill that would open Colorado marijuana businesses up for public trading and lessen investment restrictions passed its first committee hearing in the state legislature Monday, March 4.

Cannabis Cocktails: CBD-Infused Booze Is Here, Denver

Cannabis Cocktails: CBD-Infused Booze Is Here, Denver

By Thomas MitchellMarch 4, 2019

We’ve been thirsty for CBD-infused booze for some time now.

Bill Banning Public Vaping Moves Ahead; Social Pot Use Protection in the Works

Bill Banning Public Vaping Moves Ahead; Social Pot Use Protection in the Works

By Thomas MitchellMarch 1, 2019

Those fat clouds might have to be blown outside from now on.

Hitting the Ganja Grindstone with Bgood’s Graydon Washington

Hitting the Ganja Grindstone with Bgood’s Graydon Washington

By Thomas MitchellMarch 1, 2019

“I started when it was a one-shop, one-grow company, and through hard work and dedication, we’ve expanded to several shops and grows.”

Mayor Hancock Asks Congress to Approve Marijuana Banking

Mayor Hancock Asks Congress to Approve Marijuana Banking

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 28, 2019

Hancock says the “vast majority” of Denver’s pot businesses are complying and contributing members of Denver.

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Colorado Allows Schools to Administer MMJ, So Why Won’t They?

Colorado Allows Schools to Administer MMJ, So Why Won’t They?

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 27, 2019

“This current attitude isn’t surrounded around compassion.”

Parkinson’s Foundation to Host First Marijuana Conference in Denver

Parkinson’s Foundation to Host First Marijuana Conference in Denver

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 26, 2019

The 62-year old organization is coming to Denver March 6 and 7 for its first ever conference focusing on medical marijuana.

Denver’s Social Pot Use Program No Longer Temporary…but Still Flawed

Denver’s Social Pot Use Program No Longer Temporary…but Still Flawed

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 26, 2019

The program is now permanent as city officials consider further updates.

Vape and Play Cannabis Lounge Closes One Month After Opening

Vape and Play Cannabis Lounge Closes One Month After Opening

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 25, 2019

The cannabis vaping lounge had just opened in late January

Pot Revenue Could Fund New Education and Law Enforcement Programs

Pot Revenue Could Fund New Education and Law Enforcement Programs

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2019

“Any new revenue source to the state is something that everyone is going to take a chunk of, if available.”

Denver Dispensary Trill Evolutions Closing on Sunday

Denver Dispensary Trill Evolutions Closing on Sunday

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 22, 2019

“We’ll focus our energy on our Boulder store.”

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Bun B Coming to Denver to Interview Mayor Hancock About Legal Pot

Bun B Coming to Denver to Interview Mayor Hancock About Legal Pot

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 22, 2019

Want to connect with young voters? Talking with a famous rapper about pot seems like a good start.

Growing Trend: Stratos the Latest Dispensary Brand to Embrace Hemp

Growing Trend: Stratos the Latest Dispensary Brand to Embrace Hemp

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 22, 2019

“The purpose of CBD is not exclusively to treat some sort of health condition.”

Denver Dispensaries Have Collected Nearly $2.4 Billion Since Legalization

Denver Dispensaries Have Collected Nearly $2.4 Billion Since Legalization

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 21, 2019

That’s a lot of green.

Medicine Man Opens New Dispensary in Longmont

Medicine Man Opens New Dispensary in Longmont

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 20, 2019

Medicine Man even bred an exclusive strain for Longmont.

MMJ for Opioid Conditions Becomes a Stronger Possibility

MMJ for Opioid Conditions Becomes a Stronger Possibility

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 15, 2019

The bill has cleared the Colorado Senate and moved on to the House.

Meet the Man Trying to Bring Mobile Hotbox Lounges to Denver

Meet the Man Trying to Bring Mobile Hotbox Lounges to Denver

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 15, 2019

“We wanted to come up with — forgive the pun — an out-of-the-box solution.”

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House Committee Hosts Much-Hyped, First-Ever Pot Banking Discussion

House Committee Hosts Much-Hyped, First-Ever Pot Banking Discussion

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 14, 2019

Congressman Ed Perlmutter finally got his “moment in the sun” to discuss marijuana banking.

Cannabis Church Founder Files for Mistrial in 4/20 Case

Cannabis Church Founder Files for Mistrial in 4/20 Case

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2019

Despite being fined only $50, Berke wants to keep this fight going.

Controversial Marijuana and Drug DUI Bill Pulled by Sponsor

Controversial Marijuana and Drug DUI Bill Pulled by Sponsor

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2019

The bill was withdrawn by the same state representative who introduced it two weeks earier.

Colorado Passes $6 Billion in Overall Pot Sales as 2018 Tops Previous Year

Colorado Passes $6 Billion in Overall Pot Sales as 2018 Tops Previous Year

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 12, 2019

It came down to the last month of the year, but 2018’s dispensary sales ultimately edged out the previous year’s total for Colorado. According to the state Department of Revenue, Colorado pot shops have now sold over $6 billion worth of legal marijuana since retail sales began on January 1, 2014…

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