ASA Monthly Newsletters

In the February 2018 Issue:

• Federal Budget Impasse Again Imperils Patient Protections
• DOJ Action Spurs New Support for Legislation in Congress
• VA Rejects Congressional Pressure on Cannabis Studies
• Virginia Advocates Help Pave Way to Historic Bill
• ASA Training and Education Programs Range from Raid Prep to CME
• Registration Opens for 2018 National Unity Conference
• Remembering Dennis Peron
• ASA Activist Profile: Scott Roberts, Sacramento, California
• ACTION ALERT: Protect Medical Cannabis Patients!

In the January 2018 Issue

• DOJ Memo on Prosecutions Rescinded; Temporary Protections Remain
• ASA Launches Campaign on Cannabis as a Tool in Opioid Crisis
• Veterans Administration Loosens Cannabis Policy
• WHO Initial Report Says CBD Needs No Restrictions
• DEA Yields to Pressure, Removes Misinformation on Cannabis
• ASA National Unity Conference a Success
• ASA’s Annual Report on State Medical Cannabis Programs Finds Improvements
• State & International Developments
• ASA’s Training Programs Going Global
• ACTION ALERT: Send Congress Your Story Today!

In the December 2017 Issue:

• Veterans Administration Loosens Cannabis Policy
• Federal Protections for Patients Extended to Jan. 19
• ASA Releases State Policy Blueprint for Medical Cannabis
• WHO Initial Report Says CBD Needs No Restrictions
• PFC Trainings and Talks Span the U.S. in December
• Activist Profile: Amy Catterton, North Carolina
• ACTION ALERT: Save Federal Patient Protections!

In the November 2017 Issue:

• Rallies Call for Cannabis Solution to Opioid Crisis
• ASA Files Freedom of Information Requests on Opioid Commission
• ASA Chief Scientist Co-Authors JAMA Study on CBD Product Labeling
• Cannabis Expert Dr. Ethan Russo Joins Center of Excellence
• PFC Trainings, Outreach and Events Span the US
• Activist Profile: Justin Arriola, Utah
• ACTION ALERT: Support the CJS Cannabis Amendment Today!

In the October 2017 Issue:

• ASA Weighs in as World Health Org Considers CBD
• PFC Educating Doctors, Conducting Trainings in 3 States
• American Legion Urges VA Secretary to Back Medical Cannabis Study
• New Bipartisan Bill to Aid Cannabis Research
• DC May Expand Access to Medical Cannabis to Stem Opioid Crisis
• Acting DEA Chief Resigns, Longtime Deputy Appointed
• ASA Activist Profile: Amy Mellen, Maryland
• ACTION ALERT: End Pain, Not Lives – Sign the Petition Today

In the September 2017 Issue:

• Congress Extends Patient Protections to December
• DOJ Challenged by Congress on Cannabis Research Delays
• Maryland Approves Three More PFC-certified Companies
• PFC Trainings in Philly, New Webinar, California Conference
• ASA Educating State Officials at National Conference
• ASA Activist Profile: Valencia Elliott, Westchester, New York
• Action Alert: Sign the Petition on Ending the Opioid Crisis

In the August 2017 Issue

• Senate Committee Passes Measure Protecting Patients
• Veterans Rights Amendment Clears Senate Committee
• ASA and Federal Task Force Urge Respect for State Programs
• PFC Offers Free Services for Laboratories, new webinars, podcasts
• Massachusetts Medical Society Promotes Cannabis Education
• ASA Activist Profile: Jill K. Swing, Charleston, South Carolina
• ACTION ALERT: Contact Your Congressional Reps

In the July 2017 Issue:

• Mexico President Approves Safe Access
• Greece Announces Medical Access
• Attorney General Asks Congress to End Patient Protections
• New Revision to Cannabis Law for California
• ASA Urges Administration to Fight Opiate Crisis with Cannabis
• PFC Launches Training with Univ. of Maryland
• PFC Webinars Offer Online Help for Businesses
• ASA Activist Profile: Frank Buress, Wisconsin
• National Action Alert: Urge Congress to Renew Patient Protections

In the June 2017 Issue:

• CARERS Act Revived in Congress with Added Co-Sponsors
• Safe Access Tennessee Launches Grassroots Patient Groups
• PFC at Forefront of International Standards Development
• California Lobby Day Draws 200 Advocates
• Maryland Program Delays Spur Patient Protest
• ASA Activist Profile: Nichole Miller, Caregiver, Virginia
• ACTION ALERT: Urge your Senators to support CARERS!