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California Legislative Roundup 2015

Paul Marini | September 12, 2015

The California Legislature adjourned tonight, following a session that included more than a dozen bills concerning medical cannabis. Patients, providers, and other stakeholders scored some big victories in Sacramento this year, and now we have important work to do. ASA...

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September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance

Paul Marini | September 11, 2015

As we mark the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we again have an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable service, compassion and patriotism of so many Americans. The heroism of first responders who ran in as others...

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September 2015 ASA Activist Newsletter

Paul Marini | September 10, 2015

The September 2015 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is finally out!  Our monthly newsletter is your go to guide for the most up to date information on state and federal legislation, product safety, citizen advocacy and so much more!...

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ASA Weighs In On Colorado Regs

Paul Marini | September 09, 2015

Last week Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments to Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) on proposed regulatory changes to the state’s cannabis program. Colorado is mulling changes in response to a number of developments, notably issues surrounding the accuracy...

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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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Medical cannabis news and events from around California

Paul Marini | September 07, 2015

Happy Labor Day! Take action today to oppose unreasonable taxes on medical cannabis cultivation in California, and stay tuned for breaking news on legislation to license and regulate commercial medical cannabis activity this week. Be sure to check FaceBook and Twitter to stay up to date!...

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ASA to Work with Regulators to Ensure Highest Level of Industry Compliance

Paul Marini | September 02, 2015

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been selected to provide training for compliance inspectors operating under the authority of the Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. The auditors are charged with ensuring members of the state’s new medical cannabis...

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Paul Marini | September 01, 2015

The ruling that may spell the end of federal interference with state medical marijuana programs comes with a good dose of irony. When Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer yesterday effectively lifted a federal injunction that had shut a...

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Medical cannabis news, events, and more from all over the state

Paul Marini | August 31, 2015

Contents (Scroll down for details and links): News National California Local Events March 18-22, 2016 – Early Bird Registration: National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference (Washington, DC) Court Support September 2, 2015 – Court Support for Heather Blackwood (Riverside) September 2,...

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The Science of Medical Marijuana

Paul Marini | August 28, 2015

Last month Americans for Safe Access launched The Truth About Medical Marijuana educational series. When we started to put together the series we had to ask ourselves what was the most important topics we could cover. Trying to pick a logical first...

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