ASA Monthly Activist Newsletters
Jan 052020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Jan 2020 - Year in Review - Americans for Safe Access
2019 YEAR IN REVIEW:
International and Federal Developments
- WHO Recommended Rescheduling, ASA Urges Global Action
- Historic Cannabis Reform Passed House Committee
- First Federal Cannabis Bill Passed House
- Vaping-Related Illness Identified, ASA issued Recommendations
- ASA Testified at FDA Hearing on CBD
- Patient’s Guide to CBD Released
State Lobbying and Law Changes
- ASA Issued State of the States Report, Educated State Lawmakers
- California Lobbying Helped Improve State's Laws
- Georgia Approved In-State Production of Low-THC Cannabis Oil
- Colorado Allowed Cannabis as Substitute for Opioids
- New Mexico and DC Approved Pediatric Use in Schools
- ASA Released Medical Cannabis Patient’s Guide for U.S. Travel
Advocacy, Research and Education
- End Pain, Not Lives Campaign Focused on Opioid Overdoses
- 2019 Unity Conference Brought Advocates to DC
- ASA Coordinated with Research Institute, ASA Co-founder Named President
- ASA Formed Patient Research Partnership
- ASA's Certification and Training Programs Expanded in 2019
Upcoming and Action
- Jan. 22-24: ASA Discount at CannaWest, ASA Keynote
- Action Alert: Tell Congress to Pass the MORE Act
Dec 092019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - December 2019 - Americans for Safe Access
In the December 2019 Issue:
- Historic Cannabis Reform Passes House Committee
- Health Officials Say Prohibition Stymies Vape Response
- DEA Increases Research Cannabis Quota
- Join ASA at MJBizCon in Las Vegas
- New Incentive for Participating in ASA's Research Partnership
- Unity 2020 Theme and Scholarship Info Released
- ASA Keynote on Patients’ Rights at CannaWest Summit
- Check the Patient’s Travel Guide before Holiday Travel
- Activist Profile: Cherron Perry-Thomas, Philadelphia
- Action Alert: Tell Your Rep to Support the MORE Act
Nov 152019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - November 2019 - Americans for Safe Access
In the November Issue:
- Possible Cause of Vaping Illness Identified by CDC
- Check the Patient’s Travel Guide before Holiday Travel
- ASA Announces New Unity Sponsorships
- ASA and PFC Educational Events Include New Trainings
- ASA Launches New Patient Research Partnership
- Activist Profile: Eryck Stamper, Baltimore, Maryland
- Action Alert: Find a Sponsor
Oct 102019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - October 2019 - Americans for Safe Access
In the October 2019 issue:
- Historic Federal Cannabis Bill Passes House
- ASA Urges FDA Action on Vaping, Issues Patient-Focused Recommendations
- ASA Leads Women Grow Webinar
- Registration Opens for ASA’s 8th Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference
- Patient Focused Certification Training Day
- ASA to Host Event at MJBizCon 2019
- Activist Profile: Gabrielle Brown-Wing, Portland, Oregon
- Action Alert: Make your plans for Unity 2020
Sep 042019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - September 2019 - Americans for Safe Access
In the September 2019 Issue:
- ASA Unveils Medical Cannabis Patient’s Guide for U.S. Travel
- DEA to Issue New Rules for Cannabis Cultivation Facility Licenses
- ASA Educates State Lawmakers at National Meeting
- PFC Director Addresses Hazards of Untested Products
- Nine Ways to Help Build Community and ASA
- ASA Activist Profile: John Belville, Canyon County, Idaho
- ACTION ALERT: Send ASA’s States Report to Your Lawmakers
Aug 052019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - August 2019
ASA Activist Newsletter
In the August 2019 Issue:
- Annual State of the States Report Released at Legislative Summit
- CME Credits on Cannabis with Cannabis Care Certification Program
- Montana Laboratory Achieves Dual National Certification
- Congress Holds More Hearings on Reforming Cannabis Laws
- ASA Sonoma Chapter Sponsoring Symposium
- CLE Credits Part of NCIA Conference
- Activist Profile: Jana Adams, Sonoma, California
- ACTION ALERT: Share the States Report with Your Lawmakers
Jul 082019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - July 2019
In the July 2019 Issue:
- House Votes to Protect State Cannabis Programs
- Amendment Withdrawn to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Cannabis
- Appeals Court May Intervene on Cannabis Rescheduling
- ASA and Aurelius Data Create Research Platform to Benefit Cannabis Patients
- ASA’s Steph Sherer Creating Global Awareness
- ASA Educates Attorneys on Laboratory Testing
- Activist Profile: Dawn-Marie Steenstra, Maryland
- Action Alert: FDA Extends CBD Public Comment!
Jun 122019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2019
In the June 2019 Issue:
- ASA Testifies at FDA Hearing on CBD
- ASA Releases Patient’s Guide to CBD
- Colorado Now Allows Doctors to Substitute Cannabis for Opioids
- ASA Interim Director Speaks at Women Grow Leadership Summit
- ASA at MJBizconNEXT in New Orleans, June 13
- ASA’s Steph Sherer Named Top-100 Most Creative People by Fast Company
- Activist Profile: Todd Larkin, Ardmore, Oklahoma
- ACTION ALERT: Last Chance for CBD Comments!
May 082019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2019
In the May 2019 Issue:
- ASA Co-founder Named President of International Research Institute
- Veterans Move Closer to Safe Access with New Congressional Strategy
- California Lobby Day Brings Advocates to Sacramento
- Upcoming ASA Events and Appearances
- Activists of the Month: Rylie and Janie Maedler
- Action Alert: Send Comments on CBD to the FDA
Apr 072019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - April 2019
In the April 2019 issue:
- Unity Conference 2019 Brings Advocates to DC
- ASA Announces New Board of Directors
- Georgia Governor Gets Bill to Allow Cannabis Oil Production
- Committee Passes Banking Bill, STATES Act Reintroduced
- FDA to Hold Hearings on CBD Regulations
- ICCI Webinar: Making Cannabis Safer and Better with Dr. Ethan Russo
- California Lobby Day on May 6 in Sacramento
- Upcoming: ASA at National Cannabis Festival, Cannabis Science Conference
- Free ASA Webinar on the “Cascade of Care”
- Pennsylvania Panel Takes on Recreational vs. Medical Issues
- Activist Profile: Diana Dodson, ASA Courage Award
- Action Alert: Give the FDA Your Perspective on CBD
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