ASA Monthly Newsletters

In the July 2021 Issue:

• Senators Ask for Input on Cannabis Legalization
• ASA Seeks Rule Change after Sprinter Loses Olympic Spot
• ASA Launches New PFC Training Platform
• ASA Partners with Media Platform Cannabis Patient Care
• ASA’s Upcoming In-Person Events
• Activist Profile: Mike Graglia, Palo Alto, California
• Action Alert: Sign the Petition to Stop Cannabis Drug Testing

In the June 2021 Issue

• Landmark MORE Act Reintroduced in House
• Amazon Stops Most Drug Testing, Announces Support for MORE Act
• Connecticut Legislature Passes Adult-Use Bill
• Texas Adds Conditions to Limited Medical Cannabis Program
• ASA Updates First 100-Days Biden-Harris Campaign
• Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis
• ASA Partnering with White Label Expo
• Veterans Alternative Healthcare Summit, June 27
• PFC to Launch New Training Platform
• Summer Hiatus for Cannigma Podcast
• Activist Profile: Michelle Herman, Needham, Massachusetts
• Action Alert: Urge your rep to support the MORE Act

In the May 2021 Issue

• Americans for Safe Access Achieves ISO 17065 Accreditation
• Video of ASA’s 2021 Unity Conference Available Online
• Federal Agencies Take Steps to Aid Cannabis Research
• House Passes SAFE Banking, Key Bills Reintroduced
• Alabama Lawmakers Enact Medical Cannabis Program
• Mississippi Supreme Court Invalidates Medical Cannabis Initiative
• Activist Profile: Philippe Lucas PhD, Victoria, Canada
• Action Alert: Urge Your Rep to Cosponsor the VA Research Act

In the April 2021 Issue

• Three States Approve Adult Use; New York Expands Medical Access
• ASA Unity 2021 Conference Agenda Released
• Speakers announced for Upcoming Unity Conference
• PFC Unveiling New Patient’s Guide at Unity Conference
• ASA Weighs in on Biden’s Cannabis-related Firings
• ASA Urges Department of Justice to Update Federal Cannabis Guidance
• ASA Founder Discusses Cannabis Policy on Podcast
• ASA to Present at Cannaworldexpo and University of Maryland
• Activist Profile: Nikki Lawley, Buffalo, New York
• Action Alert: Stop the Drug Testing of Federal Workers

In this Issue

• USDA Issues Final Approval on Hemp Rules
• New Cannabis Bills Pending in Many States
• ASA Campaign Update: First 100 Days
• Nurses’ Webinar Features ASA Executive Director
• 2021 Unity Conference Agenda Released, Registration Opens
• ASA Updates Website Design
• PFC Completing Accreditation, Updates Maryland Training
• Activist Profile: Katree Saunders, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Action Alert: First 100 Days—Access for Veterans

In this Issue:

• Cannabis Reforms Developing in Senate and House
• FDA Withdraws Proposed CBD Rules
• Long-time Cannabis Prisoners Pardoned, Licensed Operator Left Imprisoned
• Idaho Advocates Look to 2022 as Legislature Attempts Block
• Save the Date! ASA 2021 Unity Conference Announced
• PFC Review Board Moving Toward New Accreditation
• New Cannigma Podcasts Available
• ASA Executive Director Featured on Podcast
• ASA Members Policy Meeting
• Activist Profile: Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb
• ACTION ALERT: Take the No Patient Left Behind Pledge

International

• UN Recognizes Medical Value of Cannabis

Federal

• House Passes MORE Act, Includes Provisions for Veterans
• Medical Marijuana Research Act Passes House

States

• ASA's 6th Annual Report on State Programs
• Five States Pass Cannabis Initiatives in November Election
• Louisiana Legislature Expands Medical Cannabis Program
• Updated Medical Cannabis Travel Guide

ASA Initiatives

• A Solution to Cannabis Research Block
• ASA COVID Response Expands Access
• Tools for Educating Healthcare Providers
• CDC Meeting on Chronic Pain

ASA Webinars, Events & Podcasts

• National Unity Conference and Lobby Day Go Online
• Virtual Symposium on Neurological Conditions
• Medical Cannabis Journaling
• Cannabis Education and Standards
• Podcast Partnership with The Cannigma

Patient Focused Certification

• PFC at Natural Products ExpoWest
• April Online Training for DC Compliance
• Webinar on Extraction Analysis 
• Webinars on Safety and Regulations
• Virtual Abilities Expo

Upcoming Event

• Strategic Planning Meeting for ASA Members

Action Alert

• Share Your Support for Improved Access

In the December 2020 Issue:

• UN Recognizes Medical Value of Cannabis
• Landmark MORE Act Passes House, Moves to Senate
• Cannabis Research Act Passes House
• ASA Updates Medical Cannabis Travel Guide
• ASA Blog Covers Veterans Medical Cannabis Bills
• ASA Year-End Review Webinar
• Patient Focused Certification Continues Despite Pandemic
• New ASA Podcasts Available
• ASA Year-End Review Webinar
• Activist Profile: Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli, Barcelona, Spain
• Action Alert: Contact Your Rep on MORE Act Vote

In the November 2020 Issue

• Voters in 5 States Pass Cannabis Measures
• Veterans and Medical Cannabis Roundtable
• Pediatric Medical Cannabis Access in Schools
• Upcoming PFC Event and Comment Opportunity
• CannaSafe Analytics First to Achieve Dual PFC Certifications
• Viridis Labs Achieves Dual PFC/ISO 17025 Certification
• ASA Joins Forces with Leaf411 on Patient Affordability Program
• ASA Activist Profile: Cherissa Jackson, Maryland
• ACTION ALERT: Time to Vote for the MORE Act! Contact Your Rep