ASA Monthly Activist Newsletters
Sep 092015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Sept 2015
In this issue
- Maryland Taps ASA to Train Cannabis Compliance Inspectors
- Quality Control Testing Evolving in States
- Clock Ticking on Regulation Bill in California
- DOJ Contradicts itself about Cannabis Enforcement
- Michigan and Colorado Reject New Conditions
- New Mexico Expanding Medical Cannabis Cultivation
- First Dispensary Licensed in Illinois
- Georgia Registering Medical Cannabis Patients
- Activist Profile: Remembering Larry Harvey
- ACTION ALERT: Register for Unity 2016 today
Aug 022015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - August 2015
In This Issue:
- Congressmen Call for Probe of Justice Department
- CARERS Act Gains Powerful Co-Sponsors
- New Medical Cannabis Laws in Effect in Washington State
- Oregon to Allow All Adults to Use Dispensaries
- Kettle Falls Five Defendant Sentenced to 16 Months
- New York Announces Medical Cannabis Licensees
- First Nevada Dispensary Opens
- Michigan Supreme Court Steps in Again
- Israel to Expand Program, Provide Cannabis in Pharmacies
- Italy’s Army Now Cultivating Medical Cannabis
- ACTION ALERT: 5 Things to Do this Summer
Jul 022015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - July 2015 - Americans for Safe Access
In this Issue:
- White House Scraps Barrier to Cannabis Research
- Senate Pushes Medical Cannabis Policy Changes
- Study Finds Many Medical Edibles Mislabeled
- California Legislature Passes Transplant Bill
- California Moves toward State Regulation
- Colorado Court Rules against Employee Rights
- New Life for Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Bill
- Activist Profile: The Collins Family, Virginia
- Action Alert: Support the CARERS Act
Jun 012015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2015 - Americans for Safe Access
In this Issue
- Growing Congressional Support for Medical Cannabis
- Texas Governor Signs Limited CBD-Only Bill
- Puerto Rico Gov. Orders Medical Cannabis Start
- Louisiana Poised to OK Limited Medical Cannabis Bill
- Florida Court Clears Way for Cultivation Licenses
- Oregon Senate Sends Regulatory Bill to House
- New York Extends Application Deadline
- ASA California Citizen Lobby Days June 14-15
- ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Pass the CARERS Act
May 042015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2015
In this Issue
- Veterans Equal Access Amendment Vote Shows Progress
- New House Bill Would Recognize State Programs
- DEA Head Resigns during Sex Scandal
- CNN Special Shows Barriers to Medical Cannabis Research
- Washington State Undermines Patient Access
- New York Opens 30-Day Window for Applications
- Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Bill Clears Senate Committee
- California Citizen Lobby Day, June 14-15
- ACTIVIST PROFILE: Pennsylvania Campaign for Compassion
- ACTION ALERT: Tell Obama to Fix the DEA
Apr 082015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Apr 2015
In this Issue
- Historic Bipartisan Medical Cannabis Bills in Congress
- ASA National Unity Conference Draws Advocates to DC
- International Medical Cannabis Patient Coalition Formed
- Georgia Enacts Medical Cannabis Bill
- Judge Rejects Effort to Imprison Kettle Falls Five
- ASA Excellence Awards Recognize Achievements
Mar 072015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Mar 2015
In This Issue:
- Kettle Falls Five Acquitted on 4 of 5 Charges
- New Bipartisan Bill Focuses on Safe Access for Veterans
- Virginia 12th State to Enact CBD-only Law
- Many States Considering Medical Cannabis Bills
- California Bill to End Transplant Denials for Cannabis Patients
- Washington State Lawmakers Consider New Regulations
- Executive Branch Pressured to Reschedule Cannabis
- ASA Chapter Profile: Safe Access Virginia
- ASA National Unity Conference March 27-31
Feb 052015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Feb 2015
In this Issue:
- Washington State Lobby Day Draws Hundreds
- Motion for dismissal for Kettle Falls Five
- Pediatricians Call for Research, Rescheduling, Access
- Illinois Announces Scores of Medical Cannabis Permits
- Israel Holds Cannabis Tech Conference
- Pomo Nation First Tribe to Grow Medical Cannabis
- ASA Touts Unity Conference in USA Today Ad
Jan 062015
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - 2014 Year in Review
ASA’s 2014 Year in Review
- Federal Ceasefire in Medical Cannabis States
- States Pass or Implement Cannabis Access Laws
- ASA Report Reveals Limitations of Current State Laws
- Landmark Cannabis Business Guidelines Released, Certification Program Launched
- Federal Supply of Research Cannabis Increased
- ASA Conference Brings Citizen Lobbyists to Capitol
- Save $100 - Register for Unity 2015 today!
Dec 032014
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Dec 2014 -
In this Issue
- New Bill to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend
- Distribution Plans Move Forward in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island and Connecticut
- Activist Profile: Patrick Seifert, Olympia, Washington
- ACTION ALERT: Unity 2015
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