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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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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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Report: Bigger purchases, more people skipping work on pot holiday
The 420 marijuana holiday today will feature more money spent at pot dispensaries and a higher number of the plant’s users missing work ...
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Vegas pick'em: NFL Week 2 winners against the spread
Three Week 2 point spreads rose above the rest this year, having shifted at least a field goal following the first set of games. ...
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Four schools — but not UNLV — leaving Mountain West Conference for Pac-12
UNLV isn’t one of the four Mountain West Conference schools reportedly leaving the league for the Pac-12 Conference. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and ...
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3
Everything has changed in college football this year, and that includes the timing of some classic in-state showdowns. There’s naturally a lot of complaining about ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (Sep. 12-18, 2024 edition)
Stand-up comedy at Drai’s After Hours, Pink at Allegiant Stadium, the annual AFAN Black & White Party at the Palms and more in this week’s ...
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UFC promising a sporting event that 'will never, ever be replicated' in debut at Sphere
The origin of one of the most anticipated and expensive fight cards in Las Vegas history traces back to Tom Brady and U2.
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Both UFC belts at risk change hands in Sphere spectacular
Sphere’s presentation was inescapable in its live-sporting event debut, and the athletes made sure the sold-out crowd got their money’s worth. ...
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Alexander Mattison carving out a bigger role in Raiders’ offense
The Raiders started using more of a running back by committee approach as training camp went on, and now it appears likely the workload will ...
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Mega music events continue to expand Mexican Independence Day on the Las Vegas Strip
Live Nation alone is responsible for 37 Latin music and comedy shows taking place in Las Vegas in the days surrounding the September 16 holiday.
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Terrible’s marks 65 years of success, growth and connection with Las Vegas
Terrible’s is so ingrained in the collective consciousness of Southern Nevada that locals barely noticed when the company changed its name.
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Plans unveiled for long-awaited art museum in Las Vegas
The 90,000-square-foot building at Symphony Park will have three exhibition spaces, a gift shop, cafe, outdoor public space, small theater and lobby.
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Local fighters in spotlight for historic UFC card at Sphere
The card is loaded with nine Mexican natives or residents including Daniel Zellhuber, but there’s also another less obvious class of fighters in abundant supply: ...
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Defensive changes could be the difference as UNLV readies for Kansas
For the UNLV football team, the memories from last year’s bowl game against Kansas still linger. UNLV’s magical 2023 campaign reached its end in Phoenix ...
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Combination of music, art and game design pulls consumers into the story of Squid Game
Las Vegas-based gaming manufacturer Light & Wonder partnered with Netflix to create a slot machine based on the streaming giant’s hit show, the South Korea-set ...
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Las Vegas poet James Norman blends personal stories with sharp political insight
Norman’s verses aren’t about grandeur or hollow activism. He writes about the everyday struggles of those caught in the crossfire of a world that feels ...
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Illegal sales of raw milk prompt Nevada officials to reiterate warnings about product’s risks
Expert: Raw milk — legal or illegal — can cause more harm to a person’s health than the alleged good.
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Nevada unions rallying to amplify Harris’ campaign
While the Culinary Union’s ground game for Democrats dominates headlines — even forcing Republicans to rethink their own campaign strategies — other labor organizations have ...
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Raiders relying on unfamiliar faces after pair of defensive line injuries
Ten out of 11 expected Raiders’ defensive starters trotted out onto the field at SoFi Stadium for the first possession of the season last week. ...
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Affordable housing developers focus on making space for seniors in Southern Nevada
In May, Clark County Commissioners approved $66 million for nine applicants to build low-income housing.
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Sunday Sweats: Eight bets to add to your NFL Week 2 card
The wish was that the arrival and rebirth of the Sunday Sweats would trigger a turnaround for the recently dwindling bottom line of the weekend ...
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Minshew makes his mark in leading Raiders to comeback win
The Raiders came into the day as a double-digit underdog, but after Minshew’s heroics they find themselves sitting at 1-1 with a very winnable home ...