Feb 18, 2014 in january, coloradans could finally, in the words of their democratic governor, john hickenlooper, break out the cheetos and goldfish. John hickenlooper cautioned his constituents to not break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. Four years ago, in the hours after colorado became one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, gov. John hickenlooper, who famously joked about his states cheetos and goldfish consumption hours after voters. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly, he said, referring to two snack food products. Beyond cheetos and goldfish, hickenlooper s marijuana legacy is his cautious approach. Colorados marijuanadui rules will leave you dazed and. Marijuana, cheetos and goldfish all legal in colorado by matt ferner last night, colorado voters overwhelmingly approved special taxes on legal recreational marijuana sales with 65 percent of the vote. Colorado governor john hickenlooper tells all of us to keep off the munchies. An amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use and sale passed in colorado tuesday night, and opposing gov.
Cheetos and goldfish became an enduring inside joke of the hickenlooper administrations early days building the cannabis regulatory system. John hickenlooper d said after the marijuana initiative was passed in the. Colorado voted to legalize smoking marijuana tuesday, but the governor warned tokers not to break out the cheetos or goldfish just yet, since the federal government still takes a dim view of pot. Munchies anyone denver june 7, 2018 cannabis patients, consumers and business leaders are standing together after colorado gov. John hickenlooper playing role of peer counselor to. John hickenlooper cites cheetos, goldfish when amendment 64. Governor john hickenlooper of colorado responded to the states passage of a ballot measure legalizing marijuana with this gem. Nov, 2012 seeb caught up with hickenlooper at a fundraiser at the wings over the rockies air and space museum, during which he approached the governor with a bag of cheetos and a bag of goldfish. Dec 16, 2016 four years ago, in the hours after colorado became one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, gov. Colorado, washington state await federal government.
This will be a complicated process, but we intend to follow through. John hickenlooper mulls a presidential run on his way out of office, his most memorable entry into the history books may not be the one he had in mind. Dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. In january, coloradans could finally, in the words of their democratic governor, john hickenlooper, break out the cheetos and goldfish. John hickenlooper on thursday with bags of cheetos and goldfish. Hickenlooper signed hb1006 on may 15, 20, paving the way for classrooms everywhere to feed all children breakfast after the bell. Recreational smoking clubs open doors in colorado the. Cannabis proponents going after hickenlooper pagosa springs.
When the state voters overwhelmingly approved the initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, the colorado governor john hickenlooper found himself in the unique position of being the first governor in the united states having to wrestle with how to best implement this new law. While the measures earned support from broad swaths of the electorate in both states tuesday, they are likely to face resistance from federal drug. Also, i spelled funyuns wrong, but my spelling makes more sense, goddammit, so it stays. Valley news colorados governor becomes goto expert on. John hickenlooper mulls a presidential run on his way out of office, his most memorable entry into the history books may not be the one. In a statement, colorado governor john hickenlooper said, the voters have spoken and we have to respect their will. John hickenlooper gets quizzed on 2020 well ask the governor three questions about exciting things scheduled for the. Membersonly marijuana clubs pop up in colorado as pot use. Hickenlooper s thoughts on marijuana mark a significant evolution on the subject for the governor, who when recreational use was legalized in 2012 quipped, dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. Ean seeb left, and hickenlooper quickly break out the cheetos and goldfish after the recreation bill was signed into law. As coloradans break out the cheetohs and goldfish, the states politicians become wary chaperones. Hickenlooper who on referendum day quipped that pot smokers should not break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly had 30 days from the election date to sign it into law.
Marijuana could be legal across colorado within two months, according to a spokesman for the governor s office. John hickenlooper poses with cheetos, goldfish and. Fourteen months after voters approved a referendum legalizing marijuana, the first pot stores opened their doors. The centennial state joined washington in becoming the first states to legalize recreational. John hickenlooper, right, poses with ean seeb, coowner of denver relief, one of the states largest dispensaries, holding cheetos and goldfish, the two things hickenlooper told marijuana users not to bust out too quickly in the wake of amendment 64.
John hickenlooper, shown at a news conference last month in denver, is sought out by other governors charged with implementing laws on marijuana. The goto subreddit for anything and everything cannabis. Governor signs amendment 64 making marijuana officially. The greatest single election quote ever above the law. Dont break out the cheetos dont break out the cheetos or gold fish too quickly, colorado gov. Governor signs amendment 64, marijuana officially legal in. The big stuff hickenlooper s marijuana legacy is more than cheetos and goldfish its also his cautious approach. John hickenlooper, who opposed the ballot initiative decriminalizing cannabis. Feb 26, 2017 hickenlooper s thoughts on marijuana mark a significant evolution on the subject for the governor, who when recreational use was legalized in 2012 quipped, dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. Hickenlooper poses with cheetos, goldfish and legal. Governor john hickenlooper gave this election a real sound bite when he warned that the passage of amendment 64 doesnt change the fact that federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug. The governor graciously agreed to take a photo with him. Beyond cheetos and goldfish, hickenlooper s marijuana legacy is his cautious approach by editor jan 7, 2019 as gov. Jul 19, 2017 weed finally decriminalized in new hampshire.
Hickenlooper doubles down on potmeasure munchie quip denver. Nov, 2012 that said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug so dont break out the cheetos or gold fish too quickly. Hickenlooper made the smarmiest comment about pot legalization in the country, telling stoners not to break out the cheetos and goldfish too fast. John hickenlooper poses with cheetos, goldfish, pot club owner by david downs on november 16, 2012 at 10. John hickenlooper sounded a cautionary, if humorous, note. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug so dont break out the cheetos or goldfish. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal. Hickenlooper on thursday with bags of cheetos and goldfish. John hickenlooper vetoed a bill addressing a medical marijuana condition. John hickenlooper has made no secret about his opposition to marijuana legalization in colorado. The governors statement was received with good humor by some, including marijuana attorney robert corry who handdelivered cheetos and goldfish to the governors office last week as a lighthearted reminder to follow through on the voters will. Colorado, washington state await federal government response.
Beyond cheetos and goldfish, hickenloopers marijuana legacy. State voters overwhelmingly approved the measure, and hickenlooper found himself wrestling with how to implement a law he had. John hickenlooper isnt exactly high on marijuana legalization. Jan 07, 2019 cheetos and goldfish became an enduring inside joke of the hickenlooper administration s early days building the cannabis regulatory system. In addition to signing the bill governor hickenlooper is the chief executive of the. Cannabis proponents going after hickenlooper pagosa. John hickenlooper gets quizzed on 2020 hickenlooper came to colorado to work for an energy company but opened a brewpub instead. John hickenlooper, who admits he winces when he hears late. What may be one of the mostremembered legacies of colorado gov. Dont break out the cheetos or gold fish too quickly, colorado gov. New marijuana states seek guidance from colorado gov. Governor john hickenlooper gave this election a real sound bite when he warned that the passage of amendment 64 doesnt change the fact that. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place.
State voters overwhelmingly approved the measure, and hickenlooper found himself wrestling with how to implement a law he had opposed. Loving americans to mail a bag of cheetos andor goldfish crackers to. Dea responds to legal weed in colorado and washington. Hickenlooper poses with cheetos, goldfish and legal marijuana. Hickenlooper says he is close to supporting marijuana. The trash revealed a breakfast of 100% juice, goldfish crackers and fruity cheerios. Governor hickenlooper poses with cheetos and goldfish. Hold off on the cheetos, colorado gov tells potheads after. Hickenlooper december 19, 2016 by aggregatednews leave a comment four years ago, in the hours after colorado became one of the first states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, gov.
Hickenlooper s first marijuana regulatory chief, andrew freedman, said his stakeholder approach was unique. When amendment 64 passed in november 2012, governor john hickenlooper reminded coloradans that federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. When amendment 64 passed, governor john hickenlooper cautioned people not to break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. Thats why consultant ean seeb posed for a photo with colorado gov. The stoner asks john hickenlooper about pottax holiday and. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug so dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. John hickenlooper d said after the marijuana initiative was. But the statement also drew the ire of some marijuana reformers who didnt appreciate the governor s tongueincheek approach to the voice of a. Jan 29, 2014 the lanky jimmy stewart lookalike, known as hick, has warned coloradans that they shouldnt break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly, given that pot is still illegal under federal law. Beyond cheetos and goldfish, hickenloopers marijuana. With reggae music pumping in the background and flashing discostyle lights, members of the recreational pot club lit up in celebration of the new year and a new place to smoke legally among. Heres what colorados governor has to tell other states about. Last night, colorado voters overwhelmingly approved special taxes on legal recreational marijuana sales with 65 percent of the vote. Gay marriage approved in two states on a good night for us liberals.
John hickenlooper, right, poses with ean seeb, coowner of denver relief, one of the states largest dispensaries, holding cheetos and goldfish, the two things hickenlooper told marijuana. The governor sought to get everyone on board, from concerned mothers to the industry itself. Hickenlooper s first marijuana regulatory chief, andrew. Jay inslee have even pressured federal banking regulators to provide increased flexibility in banking regulations so that statelicensed marijuana producers, processors, and retailers can have access to the banking system. John hickenlooper gets quizzed on 2020 well ask the governor three questions about exciting things scheduled for the year 2020, that definitely arent the next u. John hickenlooper cites cheetos, goldfish when amendment. Why are school districts being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars by the federal government to serve every child a breakfast of highly refined sugar and starch. The governor last week issued a tongueincheek statement. Hold off on the cheetos, colorado gov tells potheads after voters back marijuana measure. John hickenloopers tuesdaynight comment on the passage of the. Jan 02, 20 a bar decorated with blue christmas lights handed out sodas and club 64s official snacks goldfish and cheetos. It seems to me that we should move to authorize exports, governor of the the. The people of colorado and washington have exercised their. John hickenlooper sent out this goodhumored tweet in celebration of the measure passing.
The governor s statement was received with good humor by some, including marijuana attorney robert corry who handdelivered cheetos and goldfish to the governor s office last week as a lighthearted reminder to follow through on the voters will. Dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly in case you missed it, colorado and washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana usage this past tuesday on election day, two examples among many progressive reforms that were approved by voters across the country. May 26, 2014 colorado boasts the lowest obesity rates in the country, but im wondering if a new state law could change all that. A bar decorated with blue christmas lights handed out sodas and club 64s official snacks goldfish and cheetos. First private marijuana clubs open in colorado cbs news. Hickenlooper memorably warned that federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so dont break out the cheetos or goldfish too quickly. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug so dont break out the cheetos or gold fish too quickly.
It is still illegal under state law to buy or sell marijuana in any quantity and to consume marijuana in public or in a way that. Voters wrote that one for him when they legalized regulated. Colorado governor john hickenlooper has become a marijuana. Heres what colorados governor has to tell other states. The governor said the state has been able to use marijuana revenue to address potential unintended consequences to marijuana. He didnt do anything to help the laws creation or existence that is entirely on the shoulders of the people who wrote the amendment, and the people who voted for the amendment. Hickenlooper simply happened to be the governor at the time the law was enacted. Beyond cheetos and goldfish, hickenloopers marijuana legacy is. From mmj to munchies, from nugs to news, and everything between.
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