Episode 58: Feds turn heads with intimidation tactics - Episode #58, May 3, 2011
5/3/2011
POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
- Authorities Raid Spokane Medical Marijuana Dispensaries [clip]
- Washington Governor vetoes most of medical cannabis licensing bill [clip]
- Aftermath of the Spokane raids, dispensaries closing [clip]
NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
- Feds continue to influence med-pot states through threat and intimidation
- US Congressman to file marijuana legalization bill this year
EAST COAST SCOOP
- New Jersey AG asks Obama administration if state MMJ law illegal
- RI marijuana center suffers setback [clip]
- Pennsylvannia Senator (re)Introduces medical marijuana bill full text for SB1003
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS
- Colorado latest target of federal intimidation tactics
- Montana Governor “disgusted” with legislature
Montana Senate Bill 423 - Full Text - Activist wages direct fight against new Montana med-pot rules
CALIFORNIA UPDATE
- After ten year battle, latest victims go to federal prison
- Six more dispensaries sue L.A. over so-called “lottery” plan
- Police probe arson at Santa Cruz County’s Capitola Healing Association [clip and clip]
MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE
- Illinois Supreme Court makes bad ruling that could hurt cannabis users
- Illinois House may vote on MMJ bill this week
- Kansas medical marijuana bill a non-starter
HAWAII HIGHS
MICHIGAN MARIJUANA
STONED IN THE SOUTH
CLIP FOR END OF SHOW