ASA in the News

Victory: Congress ends war on medical marijuana

Paul Marini | December 12, 2014

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle In a landmark moment for cannabis law reform, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure late Thursday night to de-fund the federal war on medical marijuana. The provision passed the Senate Saturday and is...

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The Cromnibus Deal Includes A ‘Stunning Victory’ On Marijuana Legalization

Paul Marini | December 11, 2014

Nicole Flatow, Think Progress Members of Congress drew the ire of Washington, D.C. residents when they inserted a rider into the budget deal that would effectively block Washington, D.C. from fully legalizing recreational marijuana.

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Are the Kettle Falls Five really drug traffickers?

Paul Marini | December 11, 2014

Jorge Ramos, America on Fusion Fusion’s Chief Cannabis Correspondent Ryan Nerz takes a look into the lives of Larry and Rhonda Harvey. Are they just an everyday rural couple living off their land in Washington State – or are they...

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The year-end spending bill gives momentum to the marijuana movement, plus a painful setback

Paul Marini | December 11, 2014

Alex Altman, Time Magazine For the marijuana legalization movement, 2014 ends the way it began: with legal changes that showcase the movement’s momentum alongside its problems.

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Funding bill takes aim at Obama regs

Paul Marini | December 10, 2014

Lydia Wheeler, The Hill The trillion-dollar government spending bill now before Congress contains language designed to roll back a number of regulations issued under President Obama.

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Congress moves to end war on medical marijuana

Paul Marini | December 10, 2014

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle In a potential “stunning victory” for medical marijuana advocates, the U.S. Congress is ready to-defund the federal war on medical marijuana.

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Trillion-dollar package is a big step forward, but also step back for reformers

Paul Marini | December 09, 2014

Steven Nelson, U.S. News & World Report The $1.1 trillion federal spending package unveiled Tuesday evening after backdoor negotiations would end the federal crackdown on state-sanctioned medical marijuana, but also contains language appearing to block legalization of the drug in...

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California docs: ‘Stop denying organs to marijuana patients’

Paul Marini | December 08, 2014

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle California’s leading medical body voted unanimously over the weekend to help end the practice of denying organ transplants to patients based solely on their lawful medical cannabis use.

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By delivering medical marijuana (as well as alcohol) to customers’ doors, Nestdrop has gained the nickname ‘Uber for weed.’ But with a city lawsuit in the works, the company’s time could be up

Paul Marini | December 06, 2014

Justin Hampton, The Daily Beast Five months in, thousands of orders fulfilled, six days before Cyber Monday. With all this, Michael Pycher shouldn’t have to reflect much on any nagging existential debates surrounding his business.

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Two bills to watch

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

Larry Gabriel, Detroit Metro Times Big things are afoot for medical marijuana in Michigan right now. At least that's what most activists who have their eyes on Lansing believe.

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