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James Cusick ~ The Independent ~ Ron Hogg will now only intervene if Durham growers are being 'blatant'.

Melanie Mason ~ Los Angeles Times ~   A panel chaired by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes to guide the debate on the legalization of marijuana in California with an emphasis on limiting children’s access to cannabis, reducing illegal activity and tightly regulating the drug's growth and sales.

Tom Weber ~ Minnesota Public Radio ~ A University of Minnesota plant biologist has identified a key gene that distinguishes hemp from marijuana.

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.