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Why two former cops are trying to legalize marijuana in Maine

Paul Marini | May 18, 2015

Banglor Daily News By Mark Dion and Kevin J. Battle   Why are we, two cops-turned-legislators, trying to legalize pot? Because it’s going to happen, and we want to make sure the approach Maine takes is safe, successful, regulated and...

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Progress Comes To Our Nation’s Capital (Thanks To Activists Like You)

Paul Marini | May 15, 2015

In the fight for safe access to medical cannabis local and state-level action is always an essential step for progress. With so much of our success as a movement coming from state laws, an amazing 37 total state laws now...

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Drug Reformers Hold Breath as DEA Gets New Leader

Paul Marini | May 15, 2015

US News and World Report  By Steven Nelson  An Internet search for Chuck Rosenberg, the new acting administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, reveals more information about his various job changes than his leanings on drug policy. But reformers are hopeful...

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Medical Cannabis Advocates Applaud Bipartisan Vote

Paul Marini | May 13, 2015

Harrisburg, PA - On Tuesday the Pennsylvania Senate passed SB 3, a legislative proposal that would create a functional medical cannabis program in the state. Sen. Mike Folmer (R-Lebanon) and Sen. Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) co-sponsored the legislation and built up...

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One Marijuana Regulation To Rule Them All? Washington State Consolidates Pot Biz

Paul Marini | May 11, 2015

Main St. By Marguerite Arnold  NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Ever since the passage of the Washington state recreational marijuana initiative I-502, activists, those with marijuana business interests and the state have been in a fierce and growingly contentious battle to...

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ASA adds workshops to CA lobby day to support local advocacy

Paul Marini | May 11, 2015

The California Citizen Lobby Day is just one month away. Get registered now so that we have time to schedule an appointment for you with your state Assembly Member and Senator on Monday, June 15. We are requesting a $25 donation to...

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Hawai‘i medical marijuana dispensary bill in jeopardy: Legislative tension has slowed progress

Paul Marini | May 08, 2015

The Kaleo Voice BY Raven Bellamy A bill that would allow for medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawai‘i has potentially halted due to tension between the state House and Senate. 

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Medical Marijuana Community at Odds Over Proposed Changes to Maine's Law

Paul Marini | May 08, 2015

MBPN News By Patty Wight AUGUSTA, Maine - The LePage administration is proposing more than two dozen changes to Maine's medical marijuana law. The changes come in the form of a bill that supporters say is designed to give the Maine...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - May 2015

Paul Marini | May 07, 2015

For recent developments affecting medical cannabis patients and advocates, check out ASA's latest Activist Newsletter. In this month's issue, you'll learn what happened in Congress with the vote on equal access for veterans and a new bill to respect state medical...

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Legislature considering plans to regulate pot shops, growers

Paul Marini | May 07, 2015

The Appeal Democrat (Syndicated) By Patrick McGreevy/Los Angeles Times SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers are wading into the politically sticky issue of regulating medical marijuana, laying groundwork for state control of the sale and cultivation of cannabis with the expectation that voters...

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