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Jennifer Bogdan ~ Providence Journal ~   The number of patients enrolled in the state's medical marijuana program has exploded in the past two and half years, more than doubling from 4,849 in 2013 to 11,620 today.

Rebecca Shabad  ~ The Hill ~   The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday voted 16-14 on an amendment that would prevent federal funds from being used to prohibit or penalize financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it’s legal.

Jordan Schrader ~ The News Tribune ~   An overhaul of Washington State’s medical-marijuana system adds PTSD and traumatic brain injuries to the conditions a medical provider can cite in authorizing the drug.

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.

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.

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.

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

 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.

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.

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.

Rebekka Schramm ~ CBS46.com ~   BROOKHAVEN, GA (CBS46) - For the first time, Georgia families are picking up state-issued cards that allow them to legally possess cannabis oil as a treatment for certain medical conditions.

Christopher Ingraham ~ Washington Post ~   A new study looks at the potential, positive impact of medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain.

Sheldon Gardner ~ St. Augustine Record   A local nursery is being considered for a license from the state’s health department,  to grow a cannabis strain that’s been used to treat a variety of medical ailments.

James Doubek ~ NPR.org ~   The legal cannabis industry is using favorable public opinion and a newly legal cash flow to try to transform itself into a force in national politics.

Edward O'Brien ~ Montana Public Radio ~   A part-time sports reporter and medical marijuana patient from Glendive says legalizing pot for recreational use would be an economic boon for Montana.

Tim Devaney ~ The Hill ~   Pot shops would have access to banks under new legislation in the Senate.

Nevin Martell ~ Washington City Paper ~   A District company has introduced five so-called medibles for medical marijuana patients.