Let It Rip Weekend: Medical marijuana dispensary regulations and crisis communication

It’s no secret that new businesses are moving into Detroit, but one growing business has some communities concerned. Some people estimate 180 medical marijuana dispensaries in Detroit. Is it time to regulate these businesses? We debate it with Councilman James Tate, who is addressing the issue in city council, Winfred Blackmon, who’s working to unite Detroit neighborhoods against marijuana dispensaries, and marijuana criminal defense attorney Matt Abel. Then, how can the Grosse Pointe Park po…

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Governor Appoints Two Judges to the Bench in Kalamazoo County

Governor Rick Snyder appointed Judge Paul J. Bridenstine to the Ninth Circuit Court and Christopher Haenicke to the Eighth District Court in Kalamazoo County. Judge Paul J. Bridenstine has served as chief judge of the Eighth District Court since 2000 and will be replaced by Haenicke. Judge Bridenstine will move into the seat vacated by Judge J. Richardson Johnson. Prior to serving on the bench, Judge Bridenstine served as assistant prosecuting attorney with the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office from 1992 to 2000. In addition to serving on the bench, Judge Bridenstine teaches political science at Western Michigan University. He has…

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