WeedLife News Network

Mary Beth Quirk ~ Consumerist ~   It almost was, until it wasn’t: The first recreational marijuana TV ad ever got pulled from its slotted schedule last night amid legal concerns.

Carla Fields ~ WAAYTV.com ~   Despite a recent change regarding the use of cannabis oil for the sick, one state representative doubts Alabama will ever legalize recreational marijuana.

Matt Levin ~ Houston Chronicle ~   Four states and the nation’s capital have legalized marijuana in the past few years. Polls indicate that other states will soon blaze a trail of legalization throughout the U.S.

Wilborn P. Nobles III ~ Washington Post ~   There’s yet another use for marijuana: It may help to heal broken bones, according to a new study.

Bruce Kennedy ~ WeedWorthy ~   While the legal cannabis sector still faces federal obstacles, it nonetheless has to deal with the same challenges that other commercial sectors face; including patent and trademark issues.

Josh Stephens ~ Next City ~   The city of Arcata has created what is believed to be the nation’s first-ever land use designation specifically meant to promote and regulate the production of marijuana and cannabis-related products.

Bob Shallit ~  Sacramento Bee ~   Will Smith’s Bud Bar Displays sells wares in 23 states and overseas.

Kathleen Burke ~ MarketWatch ~   Spot will be aired late Monday during ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on ABC Denver affiliate.

John Geluardi ~ East Bay Express ~   California cannabis activists announced on Thursday that they will soon file a state ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in 2016.

 Kathy Walsh ~ CBS4 Denver ~   BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A Boulder marijuana company says it has a new breakthrough for medical marijuana patients — a marijuana capsule that looks and acts more like traditional pharmaceuticals.

Mark Demsky ~ Fox40.com ~   In California this week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors revised its water code to declare marijuana cultivation a form of water waste.

Tony Leys ~ Des Moines Register  ~   A Colorado company that has gained national attention for developing “Charlotte’s Web” hemp oil for epilepsy patients has started mailing it to customers in Iowa.

Perry Stein ~ Washington Post ~   It’s been five months since marijuana was legalized in D.C., and now there’s a public opportunity to show off, if you’ve been letting that liberty take root.

Natalie Schachar ~ Los Angeles Times ~   Fifteen years after Hawaii legalized medical marijuana, the state plans to begin licensing pot dispensaries.

Electa Draper~ Denver Post ~ Colorado declines to become 10th state to include condition in medical marijuana program.

Rochelle Olson ~ Star Tribune ~   State officials expect enrollment to keep growing; 276 patients are already certified.