Ask your US Representative to sign Rep. Blumenhauer's letter Paul Marini | February 03, 2014 US Representative Earl Blumenhauer (D-OR) is sending a letter to President Obama asking him to follow his recent comments on cannabis and its classification under federal law with action. Will you call your US Representative today and ask him or... Read more
ASA California Roundup: February 3, 2014 Paul Marini | February 03, 2014 Contents:Message from the CA Director - Hello from Washington, DCCalifornia News Obama Says Easing Marijuana Restrictions a Job for Congress (National) Banks Still Won't Touch Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (California) Why California Weed Is Still the Best (California) Tough medical marijuana... Read more
Last Chance to Receive FREE Registration to our National Conference! Paul Marini | January 29, 2014 Get a Glimpse of #Unity14 There are only 3 days left to receive FREE registration to our 2nd Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference. Unity 2014 is your place to gather with other patients, providers, activists, medical and legal professionals from around the country;... Read more
President, Attorney General, and Senate Leader Voice Support for Reform, While DEA Rebukes Leadership Paul Marini | January 28, 2014 In the past week and a half, three of the most prominent leaders in Washington, President Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and Attorney General Eric Holder, have all made announcements that signal now is the time to reform federal... Read more
ASA California Roundup: January 27, 2014 Paul Marini | January 27, 2014 Contents:Message from the CA Director - Unfinished BusinessCalifornia News Eric Holder Just Announced A Major Shift On U.S. Marijuana Policy (National) Roger Goodell: NFL may allow medical marijuana if it helps with concussions (National) California police have no interest in... Read more
Six Days From Dispensary License Announcement, MA Patients Express Excitement Paul Marini | January 27, 2014 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is expected to announce recipients of medical marijuana dispensary licenses on January 30. About 100 applications were submitted to DPH at the end of November; between 14 and 35 licenses will be issued... Read more
If alcohol is "more dangerous" than marijuana, why does Obama continue to classify the plant as the most dangerous drug? Paul Marini | January 22, 2014 When asked about marijuana in an interview published by The New Yorker this past weekend, President Obama said, "I don't think it is more dangerous than alcohol." Now, on the surface, the president's statement appears to be consistent with what... Read more
ASA California Roundup: January 20, 2014 Paul Marini | January 20, 2014 Contents:Message from the CA Director - Martin Luther King, Jr. and the VolunteersCalifornia News California Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Can Be Targeted By Feds, Appeals Court Rules (California) Marijuana and DUI: What Californians Need to Know (California) The Myth of California's... Read more
Receive FREE Registration to Unity 2014! Paul Marini | January 16, 2014 We are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, Navigating Medical Cannabis in the Mainstream, taking place April 5 – 7th at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. This will be the largest gathering for patients, providers, activists, medical... Read more
Join Safe Access VA for Activist Training & Lobby Day! Paul Marini | January 15, 2014 Come and help Safe Access Virginia share the medical cannabis legislation and build relationships with our elected officials in Richmond. It's a federal holiday but the General Assembly will be in session. We will be holding a citizen lobby training session... Read more