ASA Monthly Newsletters
Apr 042014
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Apr 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
- ASA Second Annual National Conference
- New scientific review of epilepsy and medical cannabis
- PTSD study approved by HHS, Michigan adds it to conditions
- Maryland lawmakers pass competing bills
- Utah & Alabama pass CBD-only bills
- PFC for Seattle dispensary
- Activist Profile: Melissa Fults, Arkansas
- Action Alert: Support HR 689 & HR 710
Mar 102014
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Mar 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
- First Dispensaries Earn Patient Focused Certification
- New DOJ Policy on Cannabis Business Banking
- Members of Congress Urge Obama to Reclassify Cannabis
- Epilepsy Foundation Calls for Safe Access, More Research
- Federal Judge Rules Warrant Needed for Patient Records
- California Dispensary One of Many Battling IRS
- Oregon Accepting Dispensary Applications
- San Diego Passes New Medical Cannabis Regulations
- Three Medical Cannabis Bills in California
- ACTION ALERT: Help Fund a Unity Scholarship!
Feb 052014
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Feb 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
- New York Becomes 21st Medical Cannabis State
- Obama Administration Sets Stage for Policy Change
- NFL Commissioner Says League May Consider Medical Cannabis
- Florida Voters Will Decide Medical Cannabis Initiative
- Connecticut Announces Four Production Licensees
- Massachusetts Approves 20 Dispensaries, Invites 8 to Reapply
- Illinois Still Working on Rules, Invites Comment
- Pennsylvania Legislature Holds First Medical Cannabis Hearings
- Virginia Lobby Day Success
- Georgia Lawmaker Introduces CBD Bill
- ACTION ALERTS: Clemency Petition & Unity Conference
Jan 062014
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - 2013 Year in Review
CANNABIS AS A BOTANICAL MEDICINE
- Cannabis Added to Herbal Pharmacopeia
- Cannabis Cover of HerbalGram Magazine
- Industry Standards Released by AHPA
- ASA Launches Certification Program
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta Endorses Medical Use
- ASA Partners on TheAnswerPage.com
FEDERAL POLICY, COSTS, CONFERENCE & LOBBY DAY
- Report on Federal Guidelines Finds States Conform
- ASA Analysis Finds Federal Meddling Costs Millions
- Senate Hearings on Cannabis Laws, Mandatory Sentencing
- ASA Hosts National Conference, Announces 2014 Dates
STATE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS EXPAND
- Illinois is 20th Medical Cannabis State
- New Hampshire is 19th Medical Cannabis State
- Oregon and Nevada Enact Dispensary Regulations
- Massachusetts Health Officials Listen to Patients
- 15 Years Later, Access in Washington, D.C.
- Hawaii Legislature Approves Program Changes
- New Jersey Expands Program to Minors
- Arizona Judges Overturn Dispensary Bans, Probation Denial
- Delaware Moves Forward with Dispensaries
- ASA Fighting Restrictions in Washington State
- Advocates in Arkansas Launch 2014 Initiative Campaign
- California Supreme Court Affirms Dispensaries Legal
- L.A. Voters Approve Dispensary Regulations
ACTION ALERT: Register for ASA's 2014 National Unity Conference!
Dec 102013
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Dec 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
Nov 012013
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Nov 2013
| NOVEMBER 2013 | Volume 8, Issue 11 |
IN THIS ISSUE
- ASA Fighting Washington State’s Proposed Medical Cannabis Restrictions
- Medical Cannabis Initiative Campaign Launches in Arkansas with Concert
- District of Columbia Oversight Hearing Highlights Challenges for Patients
- Michigan Patient and Caregiver Regain Custody of Child
- Arizona Judges Overturn Bans on Dispensaries and Use on Probation
- Bay Area Dispensary Operators Latest to Get Federal Sentences
- Connecticut Dispensary Applications Due Nov. 15
- ASA Executive Director Honored at International Conference
- Special Offer: Limited Edition Cloud Vape Pen Benefits ASA
Oct 042013
William Dolphin
ASA Activist Newsletter - Oct 2013
- Senate Hearings on Cannabis Laws, Mandatory Sentencing
- Washington Seeks Input on Medical Cannabis Rules
- Massachusetts to Round 2 on Dispensary Licenses
- New Hampshire Officials start rulemaking on Medical Cannabis Law.
- Illinois Officials Begin Rulemaking Meetings
- California Bill to Regulate Medical Cannabis Falls Short
- Patients Lose Child Custody in Michigan, Despite Law
- ASA Unveils Easier-to-Use Website, More Content
- ACTION ALERT: Win a Trip to DC for ASA’s Conference!
- Download the October 2013 ASA Activist Newsletter
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