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Historic Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act is Signed into Law

Erin McEvoy | December 08, 2022

By Erin McEvoy for Cannabis Science and Technology “While the research bill certainly reduces some barriers for cannabis researchers, it does nothing to address the critical problems patients across the country experience due to larger federal inaction on cannabis policy....

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Show Your Support for Patients by Sponsoring Unity!

Debbie Churgai | December 07, 2022

Still Time to Sponsor ASA’s Unity Conference! We would like to give a great big thanks to our conference sponsors for supporting us this year! We know that it has been a tough year for so many, and that is...

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Movement on Medical Cannabis at the Federal level? Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

Steph Sherer | December 05, 2022

Movement on Medical Cannabis at the Federal level? Let’s Keep the Momentum Going! On December 2, 2022, President Biden signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act  into law. As patient advocates, we appreciate the steps taken by Congress in...

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Patients Applaud President Biden Signing Cannabis Research Bill, Demand Continued Medical Cannabis Reforms

Paul Marini | December 02, 2022

Patients Applaud President Biden Signing Cannabis Research Bill, Demand Continued Medical Cannabis Reforms President Biden Signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act, the First Stand-Alone Cannabis Reform Bill, but Cannabis Patients Still Left Behind Washington, DC – Today, President...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - November 2022

William Dolphin | December 02, 2022

In this issue: Unity 2022 Now to Be Held Online Cannabis Wins in Midterm Election Congress Sends Cannabis Research Bill to Biden Activists Take the ASA Air-Shred Challenge ASA Launches Website Update Events: MJBizCon Activist Profile: Ron Millward, Pennsylvania Action...

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Ron Millward, Pennsylvania

William Dolphin | November 30, 2022

Ron Millward joined the Air Force at age 17, while he was still in high school. He served eight years through multiple deployments. Today, his mission is to help other veterans find ways to achieve balance after their military service.  

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Historic Cannabis Reform Bill Passes Congress! Urge President Biden to Sign

Paul Marini | November 23, 2022

On November 16, 2022, the Senate approved the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act, which previously passed the house in July 2022. This bill is the first ever standalone cannabis reform bill that has passed Congress. The bill is now...

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Americans for Safe Access Launch “Air Shred For ASA” Challenge Calling for Cannabis Brands to Participate

Bri Smith | November 14, 2022

By Bri Smith for Fat Nugs Magazine Nearly one month ago, President Biden delivered the announcement that he would be pardoning those who had been charged with federal non-violent cannabis possession crimes. Although many praised the news at first, it...

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Cannabis Was on the Ballot in Five States - But What Do these Results Really Mean for Patients?

Paul Marini | November 09, 2022

Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. Electors in five states, Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota,...

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Why I Started the ASA Challenge: Bringing Funds and Awareness to the Urgent Need for Medical Cannabis Access

Piper Lindeen | November 02, 2022

I became passionate about medical cannabis when I saw remarkable results using cannabis in treating my son Zach’s severe refractory epilepsy. He went from sleeping most of every day, barely speaking or comprehending being spoken to, having a life filled...

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