ASA Monthly Activist Newsletters
Jun 062018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2018
In the June 2018 Issue:
- ASA Brings Citizen Lobbyists to Capitol Hill
- Opioid Crisis Focus of Sixth Annual Unity Conference
- PFC Federal Raid Training Prepares Industry
- Utah Medical Cannabis Initiative Overcomes Opposition
- Pennsylvania Expands Qualifying Products and Conditions
- Activist Profiles: 2018 ASA Excellence Award Winners
- ACTION ALERT: Veterans Deserve Safe Access to Medical Cannabis
May 022018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2018
In the May 2018 Issue:
- ASA’s National Unity Conference Starts May 22
- ASA Submits Guidance to FDA for International Rescheduling
- Three States Expand Medical Cannabis Programs
- Voters in Oklahoma and Utah to Decide Safe Access
- Activist Profile: Jennifer Collins, Virginia
- ACTION ALERT: Join ASA in Lobbying Congress on May 23
Apr 132018
Paul Marini
ASA Activist Newsletter - April 2018
In the April 2018 Issue:
- Congress Acts to Protect Patients from AG Sessions
- Advocates Descend on Annual UN Drug Meeting
- Two Studies Show Safe Access Reduces Prescription Opioid Use
- ASA’s National Unity Conference is just 6 Weeks Away
- ASA to Host New Patient Education Course
- ASA Workshop at New York Abilities Expo
- Maryland Patients Benefit from Cannabis Care Certification
- ASA Education and Training Has Global Reach
- Activist Profile: Lisa Sublett, Kansas
- ACTION ALERT: Urge your Senators to support CARERS!
Mar 042018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - March 2018 - Americans for Safe Access
In the March 2018 Issue:
- ASA’s Annual States Report Finds Improvements
- DEA Removes More Misinformation from Website
- CBD Businesses Targeted in Tennessee, Charges Dropped
- ASA Partnering with Releaf App to Enhance Patient Services
- ASA Patient Education Course at Cannabis Learn Conference & Expo
- Tourette Association Symposium on Medical Cannabis Features ASA
- Scholarships Available for 2018 National Unity Conference
- Activist Profile: Ellen Lenox Smith, Rhode Island
- ACTION ALERT: Send the States Report to your Elected Officials
Feb 062018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - February 2018
In the February 2018 Issue:
- Federal Budget Impasse Again Imperils Patient Protections
- DOJ Action Spurs New Support for Legislation in Congress
- VA Rejects Congressional Pressure on Cannabis Studies
- Virginia Advocates Help Pave Way to Historic Bill
- ASA Training and Education Programs Range from Raid Prep to CME
- Registration Opens for 2018 National Unity Conference
- Remembering Dennis Peron
- ASA Activist Profile: Scott Roberts, Sacramento, California
- ACTION ALERT: Protect Medical Cannabis Patients!
Jan 152018
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - 2017 Year in Review
In the January 2018 Issue
- DOJ Memo on Prosecutions Rescinded; Temporary Protections Remain
- ASA Launches Campaign on Cannabis as a Tool in Opioid Crisis
- Veterans Administration Loosens Cannabis Policy
- WHO Initial Report Says CBD Needs No Restrictions
- DEA Yields to Pressure, Removes Misinformation on Cannabis
- ASA National Unity Conference a Success
- ASA’s Annual Report on State Medical Cannabis Programs Finds Improvements
- State & International Developments
- ASA’s Training Programs Going Global
- ACTION ALERT: Send Congress Your Story Today!
Dec 282017
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - December 2017 - Americans for Safe Access
In the December 2017 Issue:
- Veterans Administration Loosens Cannabis Policy
- Federal Protections for Patients Extended to Jan. 19
- ASA Releases State Policy Blueprint for Medical Cannabis
- WHO Initial Report Says CBD Needs No Restrictions
- PFC Trainings and Talks Span the U.S. in December
- Activist Profile: Amy Catterton, North Carolina
- ACTION ALERT: Save Federal Patient Protections!
Nov 202017
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - November 2017
In the November 2017 Issue:
- Rallies Call for Cannabis Solution to Opioid Crisis
- ASA Files Freedom of Information Requests on Opioid Commission
- ASA Chief Scientist Co-Authors JAMA Study on CBD Product Labeling
- Cannabis Expert Dr. Ethan Russo Joins Center of Excellence
- PFC Trainings, Outreach and Events Span the US
- Activist Profile: Justin Arriola, Utah
- ACTION ALERT: Support the CJS Cannabis Amendment Today!
Oct 122017
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - October 2017
In the October 2017 Issue:
- ASA Weighs in as World Health Org Considers CBD
- PFC Educating Doctors, Conducting Trainings in 3 States
- American Legion Urges VA Secretary to Back Medical Cannabis Study
- New Bipartisan Bill to Aid Cannabis Research
- DC May Expand Access to Medical Cannabis to Stem Opioid Crisis
- Acting DEA Chief Resigns, Longtime Deputy Appointed
- ASA Activist Profile: Amy Mellen, Maryland
- ACTION ALERT: End Pain, Not Lives – Sign the Petition Today
Sep 122017
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - September 2017 - Americans for Safe Access
In the September 2017 Issue:
- Congress Extends Patient Protections to December
- DOJ Challenged by Congress on Cannabis Research Delays
- Maryland Approves Three More PFC-certified Companies
- PFC Trainings in Philly, New Webinar, California Conference
- ASA Educating State Officials at National Conference
- ASA Activist Profile: Valencia Elliott, Westchester, New York
- Action Alert: Sign the Petition on Ending the Opioid Crisis
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