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Thursday, November 01, 2012  The Colorado Court of Appeals has rejected a claim by a marijuana dispensary that it should be allowed to remain in business despite limits imposed by Jefferson County zoning officials.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Two medical marijuana dispensaries were burglarized in Colorado Springs Monday morning, and a third one was vandalized.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The 25 Colorado marijuana shops targeted in a second wave of warning letters from federal prosecutors to close or face potential legal action have all shut down.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers are investigating a series of burglaries early Monday morning at medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  The U.S. Attorney for Colorado sent warning letters to 23 dispensaries that are within a 1,000 feet of a school.  The letter told the stores to shut down or prepare to face the consequences.

Monday, October 03, 2011  As of Sept. 30, there are no banks in Colorado that will openly work with medical marijuana businesses.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Longmont has missed another deadline to deal with medical marijuana dispensaries, leaving their future in doubt.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  A week ago the Colorado Springs City Council approved a motion for a new application fee for medical marijuana businesses.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  El Paso County officials say they need more time to study proposed changes to its medical marijuana rules.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  Last week, federal government officials sent a warning to Colorado and other states that have legalized medical marijuana, saying those states cannot pass laws attempting to authorize or regulate medical marijuana because the drug is still illegal under federal law.

Friday, March 25, 2011  Medical marijuana is now a $1.7 billion industry and continuing to grow. A new report released Thursday by See Change Strategy LLC, predicts marijuana markets will double in the next five years.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  A proposal to ban edible marijuana doesn't look like it will be approved, but there may still be restrictions.

Monday, December 06, 2010  Marijuana regulations for the commerical sale of medical pot are nearing completion with Monday's final meeting of the group writing rules for how dispensaries operate.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  The Colorado Springs Business Journal said a coalition of 15 marijuana dispensary owners, growers and companies associated with the medical industry have filed suit against the El Paso County Commissioners.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  The next step in regulating medical marijuana dispensaries in Colorado Springs is being postponed for another two months.