Colorado lawmakers are stirring the pot with SB24-158, a proposed bill aimed at curbing the promotion of cannabis, psychedelics and hemp on social media.

The bill, supported by Democratic legislators, seeks to implement online age verification and content restrictions, casting a wide net that even includes legally sanctioned substances in Colorado.

This bold move has ignited a debate over its impact on free speech and the digital landscape of cannabis advocacy.

X’s Proactive Stance On Cannabis Dialogue

In the face of regulatory uncertainties, X (formerly known as Twitter) is positioning itself as a bastion for open dialogue on cannabis.

Alexa Alianiello, who leads X’s cannabis sales and partnerships and is an upcoming speaker at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, underscores the platform’s commitment to fostering conversations in this evolving sector. 

“By becoming the first major …

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