ASA in the News

Texas gets a failing grade on medical-marijuana advocacy group's annual report card

| March 02, 2022

By Sanford Nowlin for the San Antonio Current Texas is one of 13 U.S. states and territories to receive a failing grade on national medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access' 2021 report card.ASA's annual "State of the States" report...

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ASA Notes Decline in Medical-Cannabis Programs in Latest States Report

Steve Bloom | February 28, 2022

By Steve Bloom for CelebStoner According to American for Safe Access, 2021 was not a great year for medical marijuana. The organization's 2021 State of the States Report analyzes medical-cannabis access in the U.S. No state scores an "A" and...

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Arizona Gets a C- on Medical Cannabis Report Card

Cyrus Guccione | February 28, 2022

By Cyrus Guccione for the Phoenix New Times In its latest State of the States Report, ASA said that Arizona's passing grade is largely because of its emphasis on recreational adult-use cannabis diverting resources away from the medical cannabis program....

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ASA examines medical cannabis law efficacy

Geoffrey Marshall | February 25, 2022

By Douglas Clark for Financial Regulation News “As the largest cannabis patient advocacy group, their recommendations have helped me hone in on issues that impact patients and work to pass improvements to better their lives. The report has also been...

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Medical Marijuana States Mostly Rated Average by ASA

Geoffrey Marshall | February 24, 2022

From Green Market Report Americans For Safe Access released its 2021 State of the State report and the results were pretty disappointing. Only two states received a rating in the B category, with no states getting an A. The two...

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Colorado gets C+ grade for medical cannabis access, report says

Thy Vo | February 24, 2022

By Thy Vo for The Colorado Sun “It’s very important for states and lawmakers … not to forget about the very real patients who rely on the medical cannabis program.”- Abbey Roudebush

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Pennsylvania gets C+ in medical cannabis access, according to new report

Harri Leigh | February 23, 2022

By Harri Leigh for FOX43 HARRISBURG, Pa. — A new report by advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) gives Pennsylvania a C+ grade for patient access to medical cannabis. The report released on Feb. 22 ranks state policies on...

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Are Cannabis Retailers Weaponizing Drug Prevention to Prevent Equity?

Terrie Best | February 21, 2022

By Terrie Best for the OB Rag The San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access (SDASA), the nation’s largest cannabis patient advocacy group, has been working to advance access to medical cannabis since 2002. We are not surprised at...

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Five cannabis shop robberies in a week prompt calls for banking solutions

Geoffrey Marshall | February 18, 2022

By Sam Riches for The London Free Press In December, cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) released a Robbery Preparedness Guide “to aid businesses in developing plans to stay safe during robberies.”“Recently, we have received several notifications about...

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Hemp Could Have More THC Under New Congressional Bill That Aims To Fix Regulatory Issues For Expanding Industry

Kyle Jaeger | February 09, 2022

By Kyle Jaeger for Marijuana Moment A new congressional bill seeks to build upon the federal legalization of hemp by providing cannabis businesses with additional flexibility that’s been sought after by industry stakeholders, as well as remove a controversial ban...

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