The Federal crackdown on legitimate medical marijuana related businesses has intensified to the point of signaling a policy shift. Despite the campaign promises, and the historic Eric Holder speech in late 2009 declaring that the Federal Government would respect the rights of the states, there have been increased raids, IRS audits, and even threats to arrest landlords and state employees.
Two more Colorado municipalities have banned medical marijuana dispensaries from operating within city limits. Both the city of Grand Junction and city of Castle Rock have decided that medical marijuana dispensaries are no longer welcome.
Marijuana USA is a documentary on the current state of marijuana in America. While it isn't entirely about medical marijuana, or marijuana in colorado, there is a nice focus on Colorado's medical marijuana scene. For anyone that hasn't already seen it, I recommend checking it out.
Republican Cindy Acree continues with the HB 1250 medical marijuana edibles bill, although the original has been modified after speaking with local medical marijuana supporters and lobbyists.