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ASA Activist Newsletter - 2015 Year in Review

Paul Marini | January 02, 2016

In this issue Federal Legislation and Legal Action New Medical Cannabis Jurisdictions Changes to State Programs Research Developments International Developments ACTION ALERT: Renew Today and Recruit a Friend  

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We need your help to make 2016 an even better year for medical cannabis!

Paul Marini | December 30, 2015

There was a lot to celebrate in 2015. Forty states have passed laws that allow the medical use of cannabis in some form, and more individuals have access than ever before. Congressional support for medical cannabis has never been stronger. We are...

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

Paul Marini | December 28, 2015

The California Weekly Roundup, a project of the California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA), is your way to stay connected to on the latest events and news on medical cannabis in California. CCSA is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest state campaign....

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The California Local Access Project provides resources and training for medical marijuana advocates

Paul Marini | December 22, 2015

Sacramento, CA – A national medical marijuana advocacy organization published a memo and model ordinance on Monday for California cities and counties recommending that they regulate the cultivation of medical marijuana instead of banning it. The memo and model ordinance...

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

Paul Marini | December 21, 2015

The California Weekly Roundup, a project of the California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA), is your way to stay connected to on the latest events and news on medical cannabis in California. CCSA is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest state campaign....

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Congress Set to Reauthorize the Rohrabacher-Farr Medical Cannabis Amendment

Paul Marini | December 16, 2015

Early this morning, Congress unveiled the final language of the FY 2016 omnibus appropriations bill, which contains the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment for the second consecutive year (see Sec. 542 on page 223). The amendment, which was first approved in December of...

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ICCI will foster evidence-based exploration with a modern scientific approach to medical cannabis

Paul Marini | December 15, 2015

Today members of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), KOPAC and Dioscorides Global Holdings (DGH) were joined by the Minister of Health for the Czech Republic, Svatopluk Němeček to announce the establishment of a new research center, the International Cannabis and Cannabinoid Institute (ICCI) – intended...

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US Medical Marijuana Advocacy Organization Launches International Research Center

Paul Marini | December 15, 2015

Prague, Czech Republic – Today members of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), KOPAC and Dioscorides Global Holdings (DGH) were joined by the Minister of Health for the Czech Republic, Svatopluk Němeček to announce the establishment of a new research center, the International Cannabis and Cannabinoid Institute...

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Effective grassroots advocacy gave a 51-year old mother and grandmother a chance to survive

Steph Sherer | December 14, 2015

UPDATE: ASA is happy to report that Tamra received her organ transplant in June and is currently recovering at home. Hers is the first life saved by AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act! Norman Smith died from inoperable...

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

Paul Marini | December 14, 2015

The California Weekly Roundup, a project of the California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA), is your way to stay connected to on the latest events and news on medical cannabis in California. CCSA is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest state campaign....

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