WeedLife News Network

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.

Bruce Kennedy ~ WeedWorthy ~   Industry experts are watching carefully as more people ingest, rather than smoke,  their cannabis.

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.

Clifton B. Parker ~ Stanford University ~ Stanford law students offer an analysis on how California could most effectively implement marijuana legalization for recreational use if voters approve ballot measures on the issue in 2016.

Natalie Grover ~ Reuters ~   As cannabis bans are relaxed in more U.S. states, the race is on to develop an instant roadside breathalyzer for police to test drivers who may be taking the "high" road.