Check out ASA's Anniversary Newsletter Paul Marini | April 22, 2016 Take a look at ASA's special anniversary Activist Newsletter. In it you'll find out about the latest on what happened at the big UN drug policy meetings, the new law in Pennsylvania and important Senate action on medical cannabis, not... Read more
ASA Delivers Outcome Document to UNGASS to Help Shape International Drug Policy Paul Marini | April 21, 2016 I am in New York this week to take part at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) where leaders from all over the world are joining together to discuss global drug policies, including what to do about medical Cannabis. This historic meeting will produce important ramifications... Read more
Senate to Vote on Mikulski Amendment to Protect Cannabis Patients and Programs Paul Marini | April 20, 2016 On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will vote again on the Mikulski Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. The amendment protects medical cannabis programs and patients. We ask you to take action and write your senators... Read more
Lori Ajax, Chief of the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation, will speak at the morning session Paul Marini | April 18, 2016 It’s time to get registered for the biggest medical cannabis lobby day in California! ASA will host our 5th annual California Citizen Lobby Day in Sacramento on Monday, May 23. This is your chance to join 300 other patients and advocates to talk... Read more
Medical cannabis news, events, and more from all over the state Paul Marini | April 18, 2016 The California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA) is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest and largest state campaign. This California Weekly Roundup is your way to stay on top of medical cannabis news, events, action alerts, court support, and more. Last... Read more
As PA Becomes 24th Medical State, Focus Shifts to Implementation Paul Marini | April 17, 2016 On Sunday afternoon, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed SB 3, making Pennsylvania the 24th medical cannabis state in the country. And with 17 other states offering legal protections for low-THC medical cannabis, there are now 300 million Americans living where... Read more
Victory! - DOJ Drops Appeal in MAMM Case Paul Marini | April 15, 2016 On Wednesday, the East Bay Express reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its appeal against Lynette Shaw in the federal civil action against her which forced the closure of her dispensary, the Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana (MAMM).... Read more
Pennsylvania on the Verge of Becoming the 24th Medical Cannabis State Paul Marini | April 13, 2016 On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate approved the final version of SB 3, nearly a year after the Senate passed its original version of the bill. The bill introduced by Senators Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) and Daylin Leach (D-King of Prussia) is widely... Read more
Urge Your Senator To Vote Yes On The Veterans Equal Access Amendment Paul Marini | April 13, 2016 On Thursday, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee will vote on the Veterans Equal Access Amendment as part of the full committee markup of the MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill. The amendment will be reintroduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Steve Daines... Read more
Help put a copy of ASA's groundbreaking report on medical cannabis science and policy in the hands of every UN delegate next week Paul Marini | April 13, 2016 When the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) convenes in New York next Tuesday, delegates will be discussing global drug policy – including what to do about medical cannabis. This is a historic meeting, and the ramifications for national... Read more