This morning, CPR aired an interview with John Walsh, the federal attorney driving this. He claimed his office has identified hundreds of medical marijuana businesses within 1000 feet of schools who would all be getting letters ordering them to shut down. He didn't say whether penalties for continuing to operate would be criminal or civil. Now wouldn't be a bad time for you Thornton, Northglenn and Boulder folks to drop Polis a telephone call or email reminding him how important this issue is. Two weeks ago, Polis said he agreed with the 1000 foot rule. According to the Post, he "did not express outrage at the limited crackdown." It doesn't sound as if Walsh's plans are limited to the dispensaries who already received letters.

HOWEVER.....

Earlier today, President Obama appointed Walsh co-chair of the new Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force unit investigating mortgage fraud announced in the state of the union address. I have my fingers crossed this high-profile promotion will take Walsh far from Colorado. At the very least, it will occupy most of his attention.