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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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Four standouts from Vegas Golden Knights development camp
A handful of the prospects on hand showed they could be back in Las Vegas sooner rather than later as part of the NHL roster. ...
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Leading UNLV football to title is goal for draft prospect Tiger Shanks
Less than three years ago, UNLV offensive lineman Tiger Shanks was on an island. The then-redshirt freshman found himself starting at right tackle for a ...
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Vegas-Clark County Library District serves a wide swath of the community
Kelvin Watson, the executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, is looking forward to 2025. That’s when the system will be celebrating its ...
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Incoming transfer Jace Whiting is designated shooter for UNLV basketball
Every college basketball team in the nation believes it needs more shooting. That’s just the way the game is evolving, with more emphasis than ever ...
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make on eight sports
From now through the end of the season, at least one football bet will be included in every Weekend Wagers entry ....
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Bidding Farewell to ‘The Beatles Love’
After 18 years, the Cirque Du Soleil production ends its historic run with a performance full of heart.
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NBA Las Vegas Summer League keeps evolving into milestone 20th anniversary
The NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League kicked off in 2004 with just six teams as a way to keep growing the league and the brand ...
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Union protections ease transition for Mirage workers as closing nears
In 2022, only about a year after Gabriel Fuentes started his new role at the Mirage, the property was sold as part of a more ...
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What to watch at the NBA's 20th edition of Las Vegas Summer League
The NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League seems to gain in popularity every year, and this year’s 20th anniversary edition at the Thomas & Mack Center ...
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Mae Daly’s brings a community-minded classic steakhouse to the north Strip
Richard Femenella says: “I was lying in a hospital bed and started contemplating this new restaurant, making notes, and I thought, if I live, I ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (July 11-17, 2024 edition)
Kevin Hart, New Edition, Missy Elliott, Nate Jackson and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Henderson’s Windom Kimsey is working toward a Water Street renaissance
In 2017, Kimsey developed Public Works Coffee Bar as a live/work space, and in 2023, designed and opened Azzurra Cucina Italiana.
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Former Bishop Gorman quarterback Donovan Smith returns to Las Vegas with Houston Cougars
As soon as Donovan Smith got off the plane at Harry Reid International Airport, he knew exactly where he wanted to go: Pinches Tacos. Anytime ...
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Bond between stars Ricky White, Jackson Woodard drives UNLV into big season
Ricky White and Jackson Woodard spent more than six straight hours Wednesday talking to reporters at Mountain West Media Days, but the most important conversation ...
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Solving the skills gap: Trade schools and programs prepare a much-needed workforce for Southern Nevada
If we want to keep up with growth and federal investments, our society desperately needs to increase the number of skilled tradespeople entering the workforce.
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The Strat’s ‘iLuminate,’ Spiegelworld’s ‘DiscoShow’ and more Vegas show notes
We couldn’t be more excited about the planned October 2 opening of “Miss Behave’s Mavericks” at the Plaza Showroom.
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Bellagio plans to send off Picasso in style
Making dinner in Vegas feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience is what restaurants like Picasso were built for, but there isn’t really another restaurant like Picasso.
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make on eight different sports
Of all the 12 football teams that paraded through Circa as part of Mountain West Media Days earlier this week, UNLV stood out as one ...
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Shrunken heads bring star power to Chinatown’s Golden Tiki
Shrunken heads bring star power to Chinatown’s Golden Tiki
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Back-to-school drives collecting school supplies for Las Vegas students
Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada is hosting its 12th annual Fill the Bus school supply drive July 18.