April 24: More civil disobedience in D.C., Denver mayor reviewing 4/20 rally and its aftermath, buzzy Philly party busted, elevated events to add to your calendar & more

April 24: More civil disobedience in D.C., Denver mayor reviewing 4/20 rally and its aftermath, buzzy Philly party busted, elevated events to add to your calendar & 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.]( [More civil disobedience in DC]( Supporters of legal marijuana say four people have been arrested after smoking pot on the U.S. Capitol grounds. Monday’s “smoke-in” was intended as an act of civil disobedience. Those lighting up want pot to be legalized nationwide and for the federal government not to interfere with states that already have legal pot. + [Federal prosecutors have dropped charges]( against six of the eight people arrested during a joint giveaway on 4/20 near the U.S. Capitol. [Denver mayor orders inquiry into 4/20 event’s trash, security issues]( Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Monday ordered a city review into rampant fence-hopping, public pot-smoking and slow trash cleanup that left Civic Center in a “disrespectful state” during and after last week’s 4/20 celebration. Organizers say they “returned Civic Center Park under cleaner conditions than it began,” and within the time frame given by the city. In a separate statement, event producer Santino Walter of the private Civic Center Park Productions LLC apologized and took “complete responsibility” for trash that was strewn about the park the morning after the event. Numerology 50 lbs That's the [amount of marijuana seized by Philadelphia police]( after raiding a party at a city warehouse; 22 people were arrested. Police say Saturday night’s event was organized on social media and advertised as the “Philly Smoke Session, Spring Fling, VIP event.” Another 175 people at the event were allowed to leave after the raid. Police also seized a large amount of cash and four handguns. Regional News [What's going on with getting recreational marijuana off the ground in Massachusetts?]( Recreational marijuana may be legal for adults in Massachusetts but who ultimately will be in charge of regulating and enforcing the new law remains the subject of behind-the-scenes maneuvering on Beacon Hill. A legislative committee created to review and potentially make revisions in the voter-approved measure held its final hearing at the Statehouse on Monday and is expected to deliver recommendations by June. Emerging as a key point in the discussions is the yet-to-be-formed Cannabis Control Commission, which will be responsible for granting licenses to retail marijuana stores. [Iowa gov has CBD oil expansion bill on his desk. Will he sign?]( Iowa lawmakers have passed a bill that would create a system for manufacturing and distributing low-THC medical marijuana oil (cannabidiol oil, or CBD) in the state. The Republican-controlled chambers approved the legislation on Saturday. The oil would be available only through licensed manufacturers and sellers and could be prescribed to treat several conditions, including cancer and multiple sclerosis. Epilepsy patients can already get a prescription for the oil. [Colorado Supreme Court sides with city on local controls for marijuana licensing]( Northglenn City Council had the right to deny a medical marijuana license because the new dispensary was deemed superfluous, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday. The state’s highest court ruled that Northglenn’s code language listing criteria such as “number, type, and availability” of existing medical marijuana centers when considering new applications was not “unconstitutionally vague.” [South Dakota marijuana legalization activists start collecting signatures for 2018 ballot]( Supporters of a pair of ballot measures that would legalize medical and recreational marijuana in South Dakota have launched a petition drive to get on the ballot in 2018. Backers of the South Dakota effort would have to submit nearly 14,000 valid signatures for each initiative to the secretary of state by November 2017 to put them before voters in 2018. Melissa Mentele, founder and director of a group advancing the measures, said voters "should definitely expect to see us on the ballot." #AllThingsWeed [The Cannabist honored with journalism awards for health, business coverage]( The Cannabist’s Alicia Wallace, who covers national business and policy matters, has received multiple honors for her in-depth reporting in the past year, including deep dives on PTSD in Colorado and lawn-and-garden giant Scotts Miracle-Gro expanding into the cannabis sector. [Clear your cannabis calendar immediately for these 11 elevated events]( The circus of 4/20 gets bigger every year with a cluttered calendar of all-out smoke fests, cloudy concerts and rowdy rallies across the country. Beyond our unofficial national holiday though, there are now more special events popping up year-round than ever before. In Colorado alone, arty dinners, joint- and sushi-rolling classes, green-themed wedding expos and cannabis tours are the new norm. Cannabis-infused culinary experiences are trending, too, with celebrity chefs leading the charge. 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 change your e-mail preferences, [click here](. To view this newsletter on the web [click here.]( The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202