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Two bills to watch

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

Larry Gabriel, Detroit Metro Times Big things are afoot for medical marijuana in Michigan right now. At least that's what most activists who have their eyes on Lansing believe.

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Medical pot users, stores upset by Tacoma’s ‘curve ball’

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

Kate Martin, Bellingham Herald The day after the Tacoma City Council told staff to get ready to close down unlicensed pot shops, medical marijuana customers and store owners expressed frustration about what they see as an about-face. Read more here:...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Dec 2014

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

In this Issue New Bill to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Distribution Plans Move Forward in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island and Connecticut  Activist Profile: Patrick Seifert, Olympia, Washington ACTION ALERT: Unity 2015

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400 Los Angeles marijuana shops closed, home delivery under fire

Paul Marini | December 02, 2014

Rick Orlov, LA Daily News City Attorney Mike Feuer Tuesday took stock of campaign to regulate medical marijuana, announcing that more than 400 dispensaries have been shuttered since limits on the clinics were approved last spring and that his office...

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U.S. Senate expected to take up measure restricting Justice Department funding for such prosecutions later this week

Paul Marini | December 01, 2014

Spokane, WA -- A new judge assigned to hear the widely watched federal medical marijuana case of the Kettle Falls Five has continued the federal trial scheduled to begin today in Spokane, Washington. Senior Judge Fred Van Sickle has been...

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Federal judge postpones "Kettle Falls Five" medical marijuana trial

Paul Marini | December 01, 2014

Jacob Jones, The Inlander A highly anticipated federal medical marijuana trial against a family dubbed the “Kettle Falls Five” scheduled to begin today will now wait until at least February following a continuance from the new judge taking over the...

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Sign the petition for organ transplant patients

Paul Marini | December 01, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Sign the petition for organ transplant patients State & Local News: National, California, San Francisco, Riverside County, San Luis Obispo Public Meetings & Events: Placerville, Santa Rosa, Washington DC, and more Court Support: Redding, Santa Ana, Los Angeles...

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Veterans for Safe Access and Compassionate Care supports Blumenauer's 'Veterans Equal Access Act'

Paul Marini | November 26, 2014

Veterans for Safe Access and Compassionate Care is honored to support the bipartisan bill, Veterans Equal Access Act. I personally thank Representative Blumenauer, Representative Rohrabacher and all cosigners for taking a leading role in removing obstructive policies from the Veterans...

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Medical Cannabis Conference takes fight for legalization to Capitol Hill

Paul Marini | November 24, 2014

Oscar Pascual, San Francisco Chronicle The push for legalizing marijuana in the U.S. is as strong as it’s ever been, as 34 states now have cannabis laws in place.

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Join the conversation about medical cannabis

Paul Marini | November 24, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Join the conversation about medical cannabis State & Local News: National California, San Francisco, Fresno, Santa Ana, La Mesa, San Diego, Diamond Springs, Riverside County Public Meetings & Events: Riverside, Santa Ana, Placerville, Washington DC, and Online...

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