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What We Accomplished in 2021

Reenal Doshi | February 08, 2022

Despite the Covid global crises, ASA was hard at work at the state and federal levels, and had a busy 2021. Here are just a few of the activities we accomplished last year.

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The legalization of cannabis is up for debate in Congress

Geoffrey Marshall | February 04, 2022

By TheHealthReporter for TheHealthGuild Consumer advocacy groups pushed the language further to protect cannabis users, especially medical patients. Americans For Safe Access called on lawmakers to address barriers to housing assistance for drug users, as well as increased medical cannabis...

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National Medical Cannabis Patient Advocacy Group Dissatisfied with Inadequate Medical Cannabis Law in Mississippi

Reenal Doshi | February 03, 2022

Mississippi Fails to Protect Patients and Provide for Equal Access Washington, DC - On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves signed into law SB 2095, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws...

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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Abbey Roudebush | February 03, 2022

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of...

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ASA's 2021 Year in Review

William Dolphin | January 17, 2022

Check out ASA's annual recap of the important developments and events of the past year in the January issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter.  ASA's 2021 Year in Review includes federal and state news and links to ASA campaigns, resources...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - 2021 Year in Review

William Dolphin | January 17, 2022

2021 Year in Review Federal Cannabis Developments States Pass New Medical and Adult-Use Laws PFC Program Developments ASA Expands Advocacy Campaigns, Member Benefits Activist Profiles in 2021 Action Alert: Veterans Need Help Now

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California hospitals now may allow cannabis for the dying, but health care providers worry about federal blowback

Geoffrey Marshall | January 13, 2022

By Susan Wood for The North Bay Business Journal Americans for Safe Access, which lobbies for favorable policies toward cannabis, is committed to the law being implemented in California and has drafted support policies to help health care facilities navigate these...

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MarinHealth hospital vague on plan for cannabis law

Geoffrey Marshall | January 03, 2022

By Richard Halstead for the Marin Independent Journal Americans for Safe Access said it alerted all health care centers in California that SB 311 will go into effect on Saturday. It provided tools for facilities to implement the law.

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ASA Activist Newsletter - December 2021

William Dolphin | December 31, 2021

In the December 2021 Issue: Malta Legalizes Cannabis, First Nation in Europe Congress Strips Cannabis Reform from DOD Budget ASA Alerts California Healthcare Centers on New Access Law ASA Blog Features Holiday Travel Advice PFC Offers Holiday Deal, Free Guide...

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Marijuana Group Releases ‘Robbery Preparedness Guide’ For Dispensaries Amid Spike In Thefts

Kyle Jaeger | December 23, 2021

By Kyle Jaeger for Marijuana Moment “No one wants to think about robberies and burglaries, but they are a reality for all businesses, particularly retail operators. Even if your staff or fellow employees are not talking about robberies, they are...

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