4/20 is coming, Denver denies marijuana clubs (again), an historical insurance payout, cannabis sales expected to surpass soda and more

[The Cannabist]( [thecannabist.co]( | [@cannabist]( | [fb/cannabist]( If someone forwarded this to you and you'd like to sign up yourself, just go here: [(. To view this on the web or share a link, [click here.]( Colorado News Colorado legislators this week [doused the latest attempt to establish licensed cannabis consumption clubs in the state,]( but another social-use bid remains alive: separately, a bill to allow for [marijuana “tasting rooms” on licensed establishments]( will head to the House Appropriations Committee today. - Denver’s week-long [celebration of 4/20]( dips a toe into nearly every aspect of Colorado’s culture. From music festivals to cannabis-infused yoga brunches, here’s your [guide to 4/20 in Denver.]( - This year, the Mile High City will spend $27 million dollars to repave arterial and collector streets. [$1.2 million of it will be coming from marijuana taxes.]( - Voters in two Colorado towns have [approved allowing a variety of marijuana businesses](, including recreational sales. - A former Denver high school teacher has been arrested and [accused of smoking marijuana with students.]( Smoke from the Thomas Fire is seen from Santa Paula, California as it rises over Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, December 12, 2017. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) California News One cannabis company received a [$1 million insurance payout following damage to its greenhouses]( from the massive [Thomas Fire]( in southern California. It’s believed to be the largest insurance award ever given to a legal marijuana business. CBD is blending in well with this California raw juice and smoothie bar. Colorado’s CW Hemp just [inked a deal to sell their high-CBD whole plant hemp extracts at organic-vegan food, juice and smoothie company Rawkin Juice.]( It's easy to be a repeat offender when a red velvet cake is this moist and flavorful. (Courtesy of Bruce Wolf) Recipes for the Weekend Homemade caramel coffee recipe: [Start your day with canna-caramel, a s0eet addition to your morning brew.]( - [3-layer red velvet cake, just because.]( - [Beyond basil: Pesto made with arugula and walnuts]( Officials in Josephine County, Oregon, who have tried to restrict commercial marijuana growing, are suing the state in federal court, asserting that while pot is legal in Oregon it remains illegal under federal law, which has supremacy. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP, File) More National News Officials from one county are [suing the state of Oregon in federal court, calling marijuana farms a "nuisance".]( A 20-year-old North Carolina mom admits she put [marijuana blunt in 1-year-old child’s mouth.]( Police were alerted to the video by social media users when it went viral on Facebook. North Dakota’s Great Depression-era law banning corporate farming won’t preclude horticulture operations from [growing medical marijuana,]( provided it’s not done on agricultural land. Quote of the Day “Insiders have created a huge amount of wealth for themselves and even early investors. It reminds me of back in the dot com days.” — [Financial analyst Jason Zandberg said of marijuana millionaires riding Canada’s legalization wave]( From Pop to Pot - While soda sales are on the decline, [the legal cannabis industry is expected to reach $75 billion in sales by 2030]( You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up at The Denver Post. Please add "members@mail.denverpost.com" and "members@direct.denverpost.com" to your trusted senders list. To unsubscribe from this mailing, [click here.]( To view this newsletter on the web [click here.]( The Denver Post 5990 Washington Street, Denver