ASA Monthly Newsletters

In the December 2019 Issue:

• Historic Cannabis Reform Passes House Committee
• Health Officials Say Prohibition Stymies Vape Response
• DEA Increases Research Cannabis Quota
• Join ASA at MJBizCon in Las Vegas
• New Incentive for Participating in ASA's Research Partnership
• Unity 2020 Theme and Scholarship Info Released
• ASA Keynote on Patients’ Rights at CannaWest Summit
• Check the Patient’s Travel Guide before Holiday Travel
• Activist Profile: Cherron Perry-Thomas, Philadelphia
• Action Alert: Tell Your Rep to Support the MORE Act

In the November Issue:

• Possible Cause of Vaping Illness Identified by CDC
• Check the Patient’s Travel Guide before Holiday Travel
• ASA Announces New Unity Sponsorships
• ASA and PFC Educational Events Include New Trainings
• ASA Launches New Patient Research Partnership
• Activist Profile: Eryck Stamper, Baltimore, Maryland
• Action Alert: Find a Sponsor

In the October 2019 issue:

• Historic Federal Cannabis Bill Passes House
• ASA Urges FDA Action on Vaping, Issues Patient-Focused Recommendations
• ASA Leads Women Grow Webinar
• Registration Opens for ASA’s 8th Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference
• Patient Focused Certification Training Day
• ASA to Host Event at MJBizCon 2019
• Activist Profile: Gabrielle Brown-Wing, Portland, Oregon
• Action Alert: Make your plans for Unity 2020

In the September 2019 Issue:

• ASA Unveils Medical Cannabis Patient’s Guide for U.S. Travel 
• DEA to Issue New Rules for Cannabis Cultivation Facility Licenses
• ASA Educates State Lawmakers at National Meeting
• PFC Director Addresses Hazards of Untested Products
• Nine Ways to Help Build Community and ASA
• ASA Activist Profile: John Belville, Canyon County, Idaho
• ACTION ALERT: Send ASA’s States Report to Your Lawmakers

ASA Activist Newsletter

In the August 2019 Issue:

• Annual State of the States Report Released at Legislative Summit
• CME Credits on Cannabis with Cannabis Care Certification Program
• Montana Laboratory Achieves Dual National Certification
• Congress Holds More Hearings on Reforming Cannabis Laws
• ASA Sonoma Chapter Sponsoring Symposium
• CLE Credits Part of NCIA Conference
• Activist Profile: Jana Adams, Sonoma, California
• ACTION ALERT: Share the States Report with Your Lawmakers

In the July 2019 Issue:

• House Votes to Protect State Cannabis Programs
• Amendment Withdrawn to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Cannabis
• Appeals Court May Intervene on Cannabis Rescheduling
• ASA and Aurelius Data Create Research Platform to Benefit Cannabis Patients
• ASA’s Steph Sherer Creating Global Awareness
• ASA Educates Attorneys on Laboratory Testing
• Activist Profile: Dawn-Marie Steenstra, Maryland
• Action Alert: FDA Extends CBD Public Comment!

In the June 2019 Issue:

• ASA Testifies at FDA Hearing on CBD
• ASA Releases Patient’s Guide to CBD
• Colorado Now Allows Doctors to Substitute Cannabis for Opioids
• ASA Interim Director Speaks at Women Grow Leadership Summit
• ASA at MJBizconNEXT in New Orleans, June 13
• ASA’s Steph Sherer Named Top-100 Most Creative People by Fast Company
• Activist Profile: Todd Larkin, Ardmore, Oklahoma
• ACTION ALERT: Last Chance for CBD Comments!

In the May 2019 Issue:

• ASA Co-founder Named President of International Research Institute
• Veterans Move Closer to Safe Access with New Congressional Strategy
• California Lobby Day Brings Advocates to Sacramento
• Upcoming ASA Events and Appearances
• Activists of the Month: Rylie and Janie Maedler
• Action Alert: Send Comments on CBD to the FDA

In the April 2019 issue:

• Unity Conference 2019 Brings Advocates to DC
• ASA Announces New Board of Directors
• Georgia Governor Gets Bill to Allow Cannabis Oil Production
• Committee Passes Banking Bill, STATES Act Reintroduced
• FDA to Hold Hearings on CBD Regulations
• ICCI Webinar: Making Cannabis Safer and Better with Dr. Ethan Russo
• California Lobby Day on May 6 in Sacramento
• Upcoming: ASA at National Cannabis Festival, Cannabis Science Conference
• Free ASA Webinar on the “Cascade of Care”
• Pennsylvania Panel Takes on Recreational vs. Medical Issues
• Activist Profile: Diana Dodson, ASA Courage Award
• Action Alert: Give the FDA Your Perspective on CBD