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Labor stands up for safe access in LA

Paul Marini | June 07, 2012

Organized labor spoke up on behalf of medical cannabis patients and workers in Los Angeles today. One hundred medical cannabis patients, workers, and advocates gathered on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall for a press conference hosted by the...

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Will New Hampshire live up to its state motto by adopting compassionate use?

Paul Marini | June 07, 2012

Over the past twelve years, New Hampshire has attempted several times to legislate the usage of cannabis for medical purposes. A 2009 bill was vetoed by Governor John Lynch. From 2000 to 2007 there were four attempts but the measure...

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California's Unity Vigil: supporting medical cannabis POWs

Paul Marini | June 06, 2012

The recent California Unity Conference provided an opportunity for California’s medical cannabis patients, caregivers, allies and associates to come together to initiate a successful, informative and vital discussion with our community and our lawmakers. But while we focused on the...

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Medical Cannabis News Roundup

Paul Marini | June 04, 2012

For your perusing pleasure, here are several recent articles about the medical cannabis movement. Medical Marijuana States Add Number 17, Connecticut. Huffington Post. Medical marijuana ruling protects patients from prosecution. Michigan Live. California Assembly passes pot regulation bill - but...

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Connecticut becomes 17th Medical Cannabis State: A Patient's Perspective

Paul Marini | June 01, 2012

Safe access to medical cannabis became law in Connecticut today, when HB 5389 was signed into law by Governor Dannel Malloy. The compassionate use bill will take effect on October 1st, 2012. Below is a perspective from a Connecticut patient...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - JUNE 2012

Paul Marini | June 01, 2012

Volume 7, Issue 6

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Connecticut Becomes 17th Medical Marijuana State in the Face of Ongoing Federal Intimidation

Paul Marini | June 01, 2012

Hartford, CT -- Patient advocates applauded Governor Dannel Malloy today for signing the country's 17th state medical marijuana law. The Connecticut legislature passed HB 5389 on May 4th, despite ongoing Justice Department intimidation in medical marijuana states. The passage of...

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CA Assembly Approves Landmark Medical Cannabis Bill

Paul Marini | May 31, 2012

[caption id="attachment_2715" align="alignleft" width="158" caption="Tom Ammiano"][/caption]The California Assembly just approved AB 2312, a bill by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-SF) that will create a statewide board to regulate medical cannabis. The Senate will take up the bill next. Advocates are thrilled,...

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California Assembly Passes Statewide Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations

Paul Marini | May 31, 2012

Sacramento, CA -- In a 41-28 vote, the California State Assembly passed a bill today that would regulate the production and distribution of medical marijuana for qualified patients. Responding to calls from local officials, the State Supreme Court, and Attorney...

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CA Unity Conference: You Can Still Be a Part of History

Paul Marini | May 30, 2012

ASA’s California Unity Conference was a huge success. For two days, 200 advocates learned about the steps our movement needs to take to be successful, met and networked with advocates from their regions, and trained in a variety of tools...

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