ASA Monthly Newsletters

ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2018

Paul Marini | June 06, 2018

In the June 2018 Issue: ASA Brings Citizen Lobbyists to Capitol Hill Opioid Crisis Focus of Sixth Annual Unity Conference  PFC Federal Raid Training Prepares Industry Utah Medical Cannabis Initiative Overcomes Opposition Pennsylvania Expands Qualifying Products and Conditions Activist Profiles:...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2018

Paul Marini | May 02, 2018

In the May 2018 Issue: ASA’s National Unity Conference Starts May 22 ASA Submits Guidance to FDA for International Rescheduling Three States Expand Medical Cannabis Programs Voters in Oklahoma and Utah to Decide Safe Access Activist Profile: Jennifer Collins, Virginia...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - April 2018

Paul Marini | April 13, 2018

In the April 2018 Issue: Congress Acts to Protect Patients from AG Sessions Advocates Descend on Annual UN Drug Meeting Two Studies Show Safe Access Reduces Prescription Opioid Use ASA’s National Unity Conference is just 6 Weeks Away ASA to...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - March 2018

Paul Marini | March 04, 2018

In the March 2018 Issue: ASA’s Annual States Report Finds Improvements DEA Removes More Misinformation from Website CBD Businesses Targeted in Tennessee, Charges Dropped ASA Partnering with Releaf App to Enhance Patient Services ASA Patient Education Course at Cannabis Learn...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - February 2018

Paul Marini | February 06, 2018

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...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - 2017 Year in Review

Paul Marini | January 15, 2018

In the January 2018 Issue DOJ Memo on Prosecutions Rescinded; Temporary Protections Remain ASA Launches Campaign on Cannabis as a Tool in Opioid Crisis Veterans Administration Loosens Cannabis Policy WHO Initial Report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...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - December 2017

Paul Marini | December 28, 2017

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....

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ASA Activist Newsletter - November 2017

Paul Marini | November 20, 2017

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...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - October 2017

Paul Marini | October 12, 2017

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...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - September 2017

Paul Marini | September 12, 2017

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...

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