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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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