ASA Monthly Activist Newsletters
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- Amendment Withdrawn to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Cannabis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
Mar 102019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - March 2019
In the March 2019 Issue:
- House Subcommittee Considers Cannabis Banking Barriers
- Administration Seeks Input on Cannabis Rescheduling
- Administration Working to Establish New CBD Rules
- ASA’s Unity Conference Announces Agenda, Award Winners
- PFC Distribution Training, March 11-12
- Activist Profile: Joshua Crossney, Baltimore, Maryland
- Action Alert: Join us at Unity and Lobby Day March 18-20
Feb 082019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - February 2019
In the February 2019 Issue:
- WHO Recommends Rescheduling Cannabis
- Medical Cannabis Program Enacted in the U.S.V.I.
- Opioid Addiction Now a Qualifying Condition in New Jersey
- Arkansas Announces Dispensary Licenses
- ASA Staff Attend ICCI Meetings in Prague
- ASA Event Raises Awareness, Funds for Opioid Campaign
- Unity Conference Announces Scholarships, Agenda
- Patient Research to be Presented at Nurses Conference
- ASA Activist Profile: Todd Scattini, Kansas City, Missouri
- ACTION ALERT: Register Today for Unity 2019!
Jan 122019
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - 2018 Year in Review
In the January 2019 Issue - The Year in Review
- Federal Patient Protections included in 2018, Lapse in Shutdown
- VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act first out of committee since 1970
- WHO Takes Rescheduling Steps with Input from ASA and FDA
- FDA Approves First Medicine Derived from Cannabis
- After ASA Pressure, DEA Removes Online Lies
- ASA Report on States Finds Improvement, EPNL Campaign Yields Changes
- Missouri Passes Medical Cannabis Amendment
- Oklahoma Voters Approve Robust Medical Cannabis Program
- Utah Adds Medical Cannabis by Initiative and Legislation
- Pennsylvania and Virginia Expand Safe Access
- ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Congressional Reps Today!
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