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At UNLV, a first-of-its-kind Cannabis Policy Institute is up and running
The institute will serve as a research hub for cannabis policy and “local, state, national and international implications for public policy, law, medicine, science, economics ...
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Cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas pushing boundaries
Lexi is well-known for having an entire floor of cannabis-friendly rooms, but Alex Rizk — CEO of parent company Elevations Hotels & Resorts — emphasized ...
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Nevada cannabis regulators issue product pesticide advisory
Nevada marijuana regulators have issued a health and safety advisory about widely available legal cannabis products produced in the Las Vegas area during the last ...
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Cannabis lounges are coming to Nevada; what will they look like?
Clark County Commissioners will vote Tuesday on an ordinance allowing the lounges to operate across the valley.
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Exhale Brands changes the vape game with AirBuds
Launching April 16 at dispensaries throughout Nevada, AirBuds have other features in common with AirPods aside from their size and shape.
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Marijuana consumption lounge bill clears initial vote in Nevada Legislature
Almost five years after recreational cannabis was legalized in Nevada, state lawmakers are working toward a potential fix to a problem long plaguing the industry.
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Should states set marijuana policy by its potency? Some say yes
As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency.
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A green wave? Mexico’s marijuana market may be middling
Mexico, a country carved up by cartels for decades, is poised to take a major step in drug policy. This week, the lower house of ...
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Las Vegas OKs drive-thru service for marijuana dispensaries
The Las Vegas City Council today approved allowing drive-thru service at marijuana dispensaries. In an emergency order last May, the state temporarily allowed curbside pickup ...
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Las Vegas marijuana dispensaries adjust during pandemic, coming back strong
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the two Curaleaf-owned dispensaries in Las Vegas didn’t focus much on delivery. Delivery options for customers were sporadic at best. Since ...
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Nevada judge rules state marijuana licensing process can go ahead
Judge Gonzalez did not say laws were broken, despite allegations by attorneys for some marijuana companies, and she did not specify who should now get ...
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Nevada pardons thousands convicted of minor marijuana possession
Nevada became the latest state with legal marijuana sales to pardon people convicted of possessing a small amount of cannabis. The State Board of ...
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Is marijuana essential? Dispensaries OK’d to stay open
Is marijuana essential during the coronavirus pandemic? That seemed to be the question this morning as people flocked to Las Vegas-area dispensaries to stock up ...
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Could the croptober phenomenon come to Nevada?
Across America, bud is blooming. Outdoor cannabis cultivators are preparing to harvest their crop this month, marking the end of an eight-to 10-month annual process. ...
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Green Thumb Industries grows west, closes Essence cannabis deal
The sale of one of Las Vegas’ largest marijuana dispensary and cultivation operations has been finalized. Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries announced this morning that ...
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These items were the most popular at Las Vegas pot dispensaries in 2018
Legal recreational marijuana sales in Nevada logged its first full calendar year in 2018, giving rise to more dispensaries ...
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Illinois bill would use medical marijuana to fight opioids
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would expand the use of medical marijuana to fight the state's ...
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Long lines, big purchases mark first pot holiday with legal sales in Las Vegas
Friday’s 420 holiday brought out scores of marijuana shoppers to dispensaries. Some dispensaries reported lines of up to 50 customers waiting for ...
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What went wrong in Golden Knights' series against Dallas
Hockey season usually doesn't end this early in Vegas. For just the second time in franchise history, the Vegas Golden Knights were eliminated in the ...
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Marchessault, a free agent this year, expresses desire to be a Knight for life
The Vegas Golden Knights’ season ended Sunday. Now, it’s time to look ahead to next season. Chances are, the roster will be vastly different come ...
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Optimism low but resiliency high among entrepreneurs in Las Vegas
Evergreen Coffee opened its doors in Henderson almost two years ago, hoping to restore some of the community and neighborhood connections that had been lost ...
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New reservations-only bar in downtown Las Vegas focused on making customers feel appreciated
Ryan Doherty remembers the first time he heard the word “sleek.” It was one of the words his dad used to describe their family’s pet ...
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Keith Urban to play 10 shows in Las Vegas in October, February
Four-time Grammy winner Keith Urban will play 10 shows on the Strip starting in early October at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the resort announced this ...
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Rolling Stones, even after all these years, prove a sure bet in Las Vegas
From the familiar opening chords of “Start Me Up” to launch the set to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to cap the encore just shy ...
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Nothing will come easily as the Las Vegas Aces push for a third straight WNBA title
Repeating as WNBA champions was one thing. Now the Las Vegas Aces are tripling down. No WNBA team has won three straight championships since 1997-2000, ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 9-15, 2024 edition)
Find your way to the San Gennaro Feast, Justin Timberlake’s concerts at T-Mobile Arena, the Aviators hosting the El Paso Chihuahuas at the Las Vegas ...
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Burning Man, home of 'radical self expression,' removes pro-Palestinian sculpture from its website
The debates and protests sparked by Israel's war in the Gaza Strip have worked their way into seemingly every corner in the world — even ...
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Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is getting a signature Nike shoe
Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces ...
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‘Piecing It Together’ host David Rosen takes his podcast from the studio to the multiplex
Rosen has begun recording live episodes of “Piecing It Together” immediately after screenings at Maya Cinemas and other Valley theaters.
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Las Vegas an ideal location for company to keep pace with evolution of communication
When Nordis Technologies started out, it was as a print company for businesses to disseminate communications to consumers or other businesses, like bills and other ...
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Hawaiian favorite Zippy’s finally arrives in Las Vegas
There are 22 locations on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii island, and this mainland expansion has been in the works for years, even if it was ...
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Everything falling into place for Las Vegas Aces’ superstar A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson seemed to be in a rush this late afternoon on her college campus. She was addressing the media ahead ...
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Local culinary showcase Vegas Unstripped moves to the Palms
The format stays the same—chefs from your favorite local restaurants will craft special one-night-only dishes, and there’ll be cocktails, entertainment and art all rolled into ...
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UNLV’s StepUp & StartUp intern program bolsters the engineering talent pool
In its first year, the engineering program doled out 50 paid internships at 24 local startups.
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Los Bukis draw a multigenerational crowd during their Vegas residency
Now launching the Las Vegas Strip's first Spanish-language residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Los Bukis is attracting a diverse audience.
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Union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; contract talks Tuesday
Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and ...
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A’ja Wilson, the first undeniable star of our major league sports era, leads the champion Las Vegas Aces into a new season
A’ja Wilson is not just one of the WNBA’s brightest stars; she’s evolved into one of the most prominent faces of women’s athletics around the ...
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The Mountain’s Edge Music Festival aims to blend live music and community
Formerly known for country music, the festival has undergone a transformation, shedding its genre ties to embrace and showcase a diverse range of musical styles.