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NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Supreme Court gives police more leeway in home searches Group sues feds over marijuana rescheduling petition delay Willie Nelson endorses Gary Johnson for President, then backpedals POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Oregon Supreme Court decides med-pot patients still have gun rights Oregon faces tough changes with new legislation DEA back to their no-good in Spokane Local officials ask Washington legislators to fix MMJ regulations QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Sponge Billyboi lets us know where Tasco, FL is. Chubba from Albany, NY wants to know about recent Supreme Court decisions that are destroying Fourth Amendment rights. CALIFORNIA UPDATE California AB 1017 aims to reduce sentencing guidelines Taxing Medical Marijuana Reaps Benefits in San Jose ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Coloradans aim for legalization vote in 2012 INTERNATIONAL INSANITY Military police attack pot protesters in Brazil TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME Random pot packages popping up [clip] WOMEN AND WEED Rape opponents push for pot to replace alcohol DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011 Marine Survives Two Tours in Iraq, SWAT Kills Him EAST COAST SCOOP Connecticut legislators moving forward with MMJ bill Rhode Island judge rules in favor of gun rights in med-pot case YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME Fear, uncertainty and doubt spread about first east cost dispensary [clip] CANNABIS IN SPORTS Coach Tony Dungy discusses marijuana use in the NFL [clip] SENSI STOCKS MARKET UPDATE (MAYBE PUSH) Tech company uses novel approach to identifying cannabis strains FROM THE RESEARCH BIN Cannabis legalization, are we at a tipping point? CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Christopher Fichtner on his book: Cannabinomics: The Marijuana Policy Tipping Point [clip]

Supreme Court dismantling the Fourth Amendment brick by brick

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Eva sent us a message about other “synthetic marijuana” products that may be on the market. This stuff looks like hash and could easily be passed off as such on the street. With regards to our question about if “Doobie” is still a cool word, James wrote in to say: “In my opinion the word doobie will never get old or be uncool it's like the great stoner classics such as Cheech & Chong.” Mike T. (aka Splifcoli) shares a couple of stories: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/25/robert-watson-faces-drug-_n_853236.html and http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ixuPPcDzPJRZnh8ZQmIqGNyPSWwA?docId=e2531ecf1700422bbc2b5fe00560e4c1 Brandi from South Carolina wants to know what actions she can take towards legalizing marijuana in her state. James writes to ask if we’ve heard of Ohio’s 2012 medical marijuana ballot question. Shakedown writes in with more info on the Ohio initiative. He also shares a link to a video about the story of Gary and Sherri Burton of Medina, OH. Alex writes in from the University of Wisconsin - Madison to share the sad news of the death of long time Madison cannabis activist Ben Masel. Patrick sent us a thoughtful email regarding his thoughts on marijuana prohibition. Kirk McNeil, executive director of New Hampshire Compassion got in touch via email as well as Facebook about the situation in his neck of the woods. He says: “The Senate tabled HB442 today.  I think we're going to try and turn their arguments around on them and push for full decrim next session.” EAST COAST SCOOP Delaware becomes 16th medical marijuana state R.I. Congressman faces pot possession charges in Connecticut ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Medical Marijuana Overhaul Set to Become Law, DPHHS Says They'll Keep Issuing Cards [clip] MCIA group to fight back with powerful Montana lawyer Mother worries son may struggle to find medicine [clip] Jason Christ files lawsuit against Montana DPHHS for failing to renew medical card [clip] POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Washington still stuck in medical marijuana hell [clip] NORML's "radical" Russ Bellville responds to bushbama's policy shift NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Mike Huckabee on Ron Paul’s suggestion about legalizing drugs [clip] INTERNATIONAL INSANITY Canada - Ottawa appeals medical pot ruling Dutch high court rules five plants is OK Marijuana march draws thousands internationally, not much US support [clip] Terrorists smoke pot, too! SOUTHWEST Arizona bill protects rights of employees using medical marijuana [clip] DEATHS AT THE HANDS OF DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2011 StopTheDrugWar.org is tracking deaths by drug law enforcement. Here are the 25th, 26th, and 27th. BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? Pasco police busts “organized” grow operation [clip] SPECIAL THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF THE CANNABIS AGENDA Mentions of new donors/supporters MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Ohio billionaire vows to get MMJ on 2012 ballot Another big time criminal off the street! What a waste of tax [clip] Illinois MMJB bill fails. Fed scheduling and intimidation tactics mentioned STONED IN THE SOUTH                                         Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison after fourth marijuana charge [clip] YOU’VE GOTTA BE KIDDING ME Tomato Grower Wrongly Caught Up In Marijuana Roundup [clip] ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT Cannabis culture says goodbye to dedicated activist - RIP Ben Massel Pennsylvannians, take action! Oklahoma, ask Governor Fallin to veto ridiculous hash bill! CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Scott Morgan of StopTheDrugWar.org on recent DOJ scare tactics [clip]

Even Terrorists Smoke Pot!

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 Hawaii Senator attacks states medical cannabis laws MICHIGAN MARIJUANA ACLU appeals dismissal of Joseph Casias lawsuit STONED IN THE SOUTH Georgia to begin medical marijuana research trials CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Dad Saves Toddler Battling Brain Cancer, With Medical Marijuana

Feds turn heads with intimidation tactics

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Roy Ary sent in a scoop in regards to a big US bank laundering billions in drug money from Mexico gangs. Shakedown emailed in a couple stories which we are covering this week.  Thanks Shakedown! ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS, QUESTIONS TO LISTENERS Oakland to combine 420 holiday with Earth Day celebrations Welcome to our new listeners on the NORML Network. We’re airing Mondays at 8pm PST and you can find the Network at live.norml.org. NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT How is Obama doing on pot policy? ASA gives him his report card Big Pharma set to dominate cannabis market? Hypocrisy reaches new high Drug Czar ready to bail on awful and ill-suited position CALIFORNIA UPDATE Lawsuits challenges LA's plan for MMJ dispensary lottery California dispensary to sue the IRS California legislature to consider workers rights bill - Take action now! ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer vetoes mmj repeal bill Colorado house passes new medical marijuana rules Thousands of cannabis advocates light up at Boulder 420 smoke-out INTERNATIONAL INSANITY Ontario court strikes down anti-cannabis law Jamaica takes another look at decriminalization MARC EMERY Marc gets expected "Denial of Treaty Transfer" from U.S. Dept. of Justice POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Federal intimidation works on Washington state Governor  the letter [pdf] Guns and Medpot? - When state policies collide SMOKE BREAK - IT’S ALWAYS 420 SOMEWHERE STONED IN THE SOUTH Oklahoma legislature considers life sentence for hash [clip] Arkansas med-pot initiative signature gathering effort gets underway For more info, contact ACC at http://arcompassion.org/ Florida welfare drug testing bill advances MICHIGAN MARIJUANA MSU extension offers advice on growing medical marijuana EAST COAST SCOOP Maine legislator stands up for marijuana legalization   official HP1607 Vermont medical marijuana bill meets with strong senate approval Pot smell not enough for cops says Massachusetts Supreme Court SOUTHWEST Arizona medical marijuana program now open for business MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Illinois medpot bill goes forward, with some BIG changes Illinois House Majority Whip Lou Lang speaks on his House Bill 30 [clip] A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET 420Magazine singles out favorite celebrity stoners CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Women’s Marijuana Movement with Mason Tvert! [clip]

Obama gets his report card, "You’re grounded Buster!"

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM LISTENERS: Mat from the Hot Box Podcast called to welcome us to the NORML Network. Thanks Mat! King Closet from Chicago area asking for comment on SB 1258. We’ll answer the call later during the Midwest segment. Mr. Hyde from El Paso area writes about the drug war on the border. Not a happy situation. Phil writes in with regards to finding MMJ in Alaska. He’s a Iraq and Afghanistan vet who suffers from PTSD and TBI. Dan writes in about the Supremacy Clause discussion from last week. Thanks Dan! Josh from Washington state writes in with some kind words. Thanks Josh we look forward to talking to you in the future! CM from the Bluegrass state asks about “red eye”. We’ll try to find out and get back to you! Scott from Leafly.com writes in with a “But is it Sophisticated” story. We’ll add it to the list! POT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Spokane dispensaries “on notice” from the feds [clip] Washington lawmaker wastes taxpayers money on pot joke STONED IN THE SOUTH Jeffrey Kennedy trial in Palm Beach, FL (comment) [clip] HJR 1407 for more info about bill ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH - COLORADO/MONTANA/IDAHO NEWS Colorado MMJ Patients Denied Because of Probation DOH! $50,000 Growbot swiped outside Denver's HT Cannabis Cup Fallout From Medical Marijuana Reform, Repeal Felt Around Montana NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Pot growers consume 1% of nation’s electricity supply CO. Rep Jared Polis on the federal government’s role in MMJ [clip] DC Passes Emergency Rule on Medical Marijuana MARC EMERY From Jodi: Marc desperately needs positive messages. We learned bad news today, that the Conservatives have ended early-release for non-violent (i.e. "marijuana-related) prisoners in Canada, so Marc will serve more time behind bars even when he gets transferred home. He's devastated by this news. PLEASE send a message of love, strength, and support to get him through this. QUIT CALLING IT “SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA” New Zealand takes different approach to synthetic cannabis wannabes TOPICS BARELY WORTH ANY OF OUR TIME Plants discovered in empty home near window Big bust in Illinois leaves only an infinite amount of cannabis left to be seized EAST COAST SCOOP Delaware Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill MMJ bill moves forward in Maryland New Jersey introduces Corporate Cannabis BUT IS IT SOPHISTICATED? Cutting edge? Sophisticated? Massive? Check it. [clip] MIDWEST MALAISE AND GLIMMERS OF HOPE Illinois HB1258, incentive for police to arrest cannabis users? A WALK DOWN THE GREEN CARPET Natalie Portman takes a break....makes some pot movies.  MovieTrailer is here ACTIVISM SPOTLIGHT A NORML call-to-duty for North Carolina, Vermont, and Connecticut residents. Drug War's 40th, 40 miserable, costly, and counter-productive years FROM THE RESEARCH BIN Marijuana allergies are fairly common, study finds Cannabis could be used to treat epilepsy, British study says CLIP FOR END OF SHOW Paul Amentano speaks about cannabis

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