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Jasper Hamill ~ Mirror ~   Scientists have discovered a tribe of modern-day hunter gatherers smoked cannabis to ward off parasites - suggesting ancient humans may also have had a taste for the high life.

Tim Devaney ~ The Hill ~   Lawmakers are prepping for what could turn into a marijuana vote-a-rama Wednesday, sources say.

Christy Strawser ~ CBS Detroit ~   ST. CLAIR COUNTY (CBS Detroit) With her four teenagers inside, Ginnifer Hency’s house was raided by officers who suspected she was using and selling marijuana.

Kyle Munzenrieder ~ Miami New Times ~   Almost a year ago, Gov. Rick Scott signed the Charlotte’s Web bill into law, legalizing a non-euphoric strain of marijuana for medical use in Florida.

Matt McGovern ~ KGNS-TV ~   AUSTIN, TEXAS (Attorney General) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to sign a bill into law Monday that recognizes the medical benefits of marijuana.

Joshua Miller ~ The Boston Globe ~   With a major battle in the making over marijuana legalization next year, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a recovering alcoholic and a passionate advocate for those struggling with drug addiction, is emerging as the most likely face of the opposition.

Anemona Hartocollis ~ The New York Times ~   WALLKILL,N.Y. - Don Crawford comes from a long line of Orange County farmers. Though he no longer tends dairy cows, he still cuts hay for the thriving equestrian industry, and cringes at the creep of the suburbs.

Kyle Potter ~ Associated Press ~   ST. PAUL, Minn. - Sarah Wellington thought she had everything squared away to register for Minnesota's medical marijuana program.

Sean Williams ~ The Motley Fool ~   As a resident of Washington state, I've witnessed some big changes over the past decade -- but perhaps none bigger than the legalization of marijuana on a recreation basis.

Bibi Patel ~ University Press ~   Revised recreational marijuana bill SB 1176, died in the Regulated Industries Committee

Douglas A. McIntyre ~ 247WALLST ~   Marijuana prices are actually measured nationwide, although it seems odd that numbers for what is an illegal substance in many states could be tracked.

Ken Schachter ~ Newsday ~   A Sea Cliff company competing to win a New York State medical marijuana license and open a dispensary on Long Island Friday announced it has secured a manufacturing facility upstate.

Zachariah Hughes ~ Alaska Public Media ~   The state has a year until it begins issuing licenses for businesses selling recreational marijuana. Between now and then, the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board is home to a new body developing regulations: the Marijuana Control Board.

Saul Hubbard ~ The Register-Guard ~   Marijuana advocates fear cross-pollination with low-THC hemp, and state legislators take up the issue

Kevin Litten ~ The Times-Picayune ~   Gov. Bobby Jindal on Thursday said he plans to sign legislation that would change the state's medical marijuana laws and soften penalties for marijuana offenders.

Christopher S Hopper ~ 11 Alive Atlanta ~   Georgia medical marijuana refugees are returning home from places like Colorado, now that they have temporary permits to legally use cannabis oil in the state.