ASA Monthly Newsletters

ASA Activist Newsletter - Nov 2015

Paul Marini | November 04, 2015

In This Issue Federal Judge Lifts Injunction that Shut Dispensary Dispensary Report Details Benefits of Regulated Local Approach Scientific Society Launches Cannabis Research and Testing Group Think Tank Says Government Stifles Cannabis Research  California Medical Cannabis Regulation Bill Signed ACTION ALERT:...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Oct 2015

Paul Marini | October 08, 2015

In This Issue: Kettle Falls Patients Get Federal Prison Sentences New Bill Takes on Asset Seizures and Cannabis Eradication California Regulations on Governor’s Desk Maryland Opens Medical Cannabis Applications California Passes Comprehensive Regulations Study Confirms Long-term Cannabis Use Is Safe...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Sept 2015

Paul Marini | September 09, 2015

In this issue Maryland Taps ASA to Train Cannabis Compliance Inspectors Quality Control Testing Evolving in States Clock Ticking on Regulation Bill in California DOJ Contradicts itself about Cannabis Enforcement Michigan and Colorado Reject New Conditions New Mexico Expanding Medical...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - August 2015

Paul Marini | August 02, 2015

In This Issue: Congressmen Call for Probe of Justice Department CARERS Act Gains Powerful Co-Sponsors New Medical Cannabis Laws in Effect in Washington State Oregon to Allow All Adults to Use Dispensaries Kettle Falls Five Defendant Sentenced to 16 Months...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - July 2015

Paul Marini | July 02, 2015

In this Issue: White House Scraps Barrier to Cannabis Research Senate Pushes Medical Cannabis Policy Changes Study Finds Many Medical Edibles Mislabeled California Legislature Passes Transplant Bill California Moves toward State Regulation Colorado Court Rules against Employee Rights New Life...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - June 2015

Paul Marini | June 01, 2015

In this Issue Growing Congressional Support for Medical Cannabis Texas Governor Signs Limited CBD-Only Bill Puerto Rico Gov. Orders Medical Cannabis Start Louisiana Poised to OK Limited Medical Cannabis Bill Florida Court Clears Way for Cultivation Licenses Oregon Senate Sends...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2015

Paul Marini | May 04, 2015

In this Issue Veterans Equal Access Amendment Vote Shows Progress New House Bill Would Recognize State Programs DEA Head Resigns during Sex Scandal CNN Special Shows Barriers to Medical Cannabis Research Washington State Undermines Patient Access New York Opens 30-Day...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Apr 2015

Paul Marini | April 08, 2015

In this Issue Historic Bipartisan Medical Cannabis Bills in Congress ASA National Unity Conference Draws Advocates to DC International Medical Cannabis Patient Coalition Formed Georgia  Enacts Medical Cannabis Bill Judge Rejects Effort to Imprison Kettle Falls Five ASA Excellence Awards...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Mar 2015

Paul Marini | March 07, 2015

In This Issue: Kettle Falls Five Acquitted on 4 of 5 Charges New Bipartisan Bill Focuses on Safe Access for Veterans Virginia 12th State to Enact CBD-only Law Many States Considering Medical Cannabis Bills California Bill to End Transplant Denials...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Feb 2015

Paul Marini | February 05, 2015

In this Issue: Washington State Lobby Day Draws Hundreds Motion for dismissal for Kettle Falls Five Pediatricians Call for Research, Rescheduling, Access Illinois Announces Scores of Medical Cannabis Permits Israel Holds Cannabis Tech Conference Pomo Nation First Tribe to Grow...

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