ASA Monthly Newsletters
Jan 192021
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - January 2021
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
Dec 152020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - December 2020
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
Nov 172020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - November 2020
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
Oct 152020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - October 2020
In the October 2020 Issue:
- Supreme Court Rejects Medical Cannabis Case
- House Delays MORE Act Vote Until after Election
- ASA/PFC Submit Comments to USDA on Hemp Program
- ASA Events and Webinars: Cannabis Education and Standards
- ASA Provides Tools for Educating Healthcare Providers
- New Cannabis Enigma Podcast Episodes Available
- ASA Live Broadcast Archives Available Free Online
- Activist Profile: Doug Distasio, District of Columbia
- Action Alert: Vote Medical Cannabis!
Sep 182020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - September 2020
In this Issue:
- House Schedules Historic Vote on Cannabis Reform
- House Committee Approves Bill to Clear Roadblocks to Research
- ASA Urges Supreme Court to Hear Descheduling Case
- ASA Releases Annual Report on State Medical Cannabis Programs
- Register and Vote MMJ
- ASA Participates in CDC Meeting on Chronic Pain
- CBD Nation Film and ASA States Report Featured on Cannabis Enigma Podcast
- ASA Conducts PFC Webinars on Safety and Regulations
- Activist Profile: Marvin Washington, New Jersey
- ACTION ALERT: Urge Your Rep to Vote for the MORE Act
Aug 182020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - August 2020
In the August 2020 Issue:
- House Bills with Cannabis Provisions Pending in Senate
- More Hemp Programs Get Federal ApprovalASA Partners with The Cannigma to Co-produce Podcasts
- ASA to Hold Virtual Symposium on Neurological Conditions
- State of the States Report to be Released at National Cannabis Policy Summit
- Journaling Webinar Now Available Online
- ASA Founder Discusses the Cannabis Industry
- Activist Profile: Michael Whitty, Detroit, Michigan
- Action Alert: Urge your lawmakers to support the MORE Act!
Jul 092020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - July 2020
In the July 2020 Issue:
- Congress Pushing Cannabis Research
- Louisiana Expands Medical Cannabis Program
- Medical Cannabis Measures to Appear on State Ballots
- Free Webinar on Medical Cannabis Journaling
- ASA Improves Membership Program
- What’s in a Name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp
- Activist Profile: Erik Range, Orlando, Florida
- In Memoriam: Lester Grinspoon, M.D.
- Action Alert: Complete the State of the States Patient Feedback Survey
Jun 132020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2020
In the June 2020 Issue:
- Cannabis Prohibition Seen as Central to Racial Injustice
- ASA Offers Solution to Cannabis Research Block
- ASA Supports Essential Workers, Offers Free Memberships
- Free Online Webinar on Extraction Analysis June 18
- ASA Survey Seeks Information on State Programs
- Book on Medical Cannabis Patients Wins Academic Award
- Activist Profile: Joy Grainge, Naperville, Illinois
- Action Alert: Urge the Senate to Allow Safe Banking!
May 132020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2020
In the May 2020 Issue:
- ASA Among Groups Urging Safe Banking Access in Relief Bill
- Hemp Industry Likely to Get More Federal Relief
- ASA Shows Support for Essential Workers
- ASA Conducts Free Covid-19 Training for Essential Workers
- PFC Director on the Cost of Non-Compliance
- Action Alert: COVID-19 Patient Experience Survey
- Activist Profile: Nico Murillo, Texas
Apr 112020
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - April 2020
In the April 2020 Issue:
- Patient Advocates Tell States Cannabis Businesses are “Essential Services”
- Charlotte Figi, Young Patient Who Inspired a Movement, Dies at 13
- ASA’s National Unity Conference and Lobby Day Go Online
- ASA Launches “No Patient Left Behind” Campaign with Design Contest
- PFC April Online Training for DC Compliance is 20% Off
- PFC Essential Cannabis Workers Stay Safe Training Webinar
- Highstream 420 Festival to Benefit ASA
- ASA Activist Profile: Dan Stockwell Jr., Dublin, New Hampshire
- Action Alert: Tell Your Governor and Mayor Cannabis is Essential Business
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