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Unity 2016 Harmonizing Global Cannabis Policy and Action

Geoffrey Marshall | March 18, 2016

March 18-22, 2016

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Unity16 participants have a unique chance in influence the United Nations

Paul Marini | March 17, 2016

You have an important job to do, if you are attending ASA’s National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference, March 18-22, at the Lowes Madison Hotel in Washington, DC. We will be finalizing a document at the conference that will be submitted...

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Grass for Everyone - ASA's Steph Sherer Featured in Newsweek

Paul Marini | March 16, 2016

ASA’s Executive Director, Steph Sherer was recently featured in an article in the Czech edition of Newsweek.  The article documents Steph’s inspirational journey as a medical marijuana patient turned advocate.  The writer chronicles her founding of Americans for Safe Access,...

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Attention Pennsylvanians: Take Action Today on SB 3!

Paul Marini | March 14, 2016

There will finally be a vote on Pennsylvania SB 3 on the floor of the PA House of Representatives this Tuesday, March 15. While ASA is not completely happy with many of the limitations that have been included added to...

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

Paul Marini | March 14, 2016

The California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA) is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest and largest state campaign. This California Weekly Roundup is your way to stay on top of medical cannabis news, events, action alerts, court support, and more. Last...

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We are one step closer to federal reform as ASA launches it's National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference

Paul Marini | March 11, 2016

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has just agreed to co-sponsor the CARERS Act. This is a big development and just days before Americans for Safe Access (ASA) brings hundreds of citizen advocates to the Capitol as part of our 4th Annual National...

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Senator Graham Lends Support to Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Bill

Paul Marini | March 11, 2016

(Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) joined the bipartisan Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act (S. 683) as a co-sponsor. The support of Senator Graham coincides with the one-year anniversary of the bill’s introduction by...

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Stakeholders Help United Nations Prepare for General Assembly Special Session

Paul Marini | March 10, 2016

On February 10, 2016 Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), Steph Sherer, and Michael Krawitz, Executive Director, Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access [VMCA] joined organizations from across the globe at at the UN Headquarters to continue preparations for...

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Virginia General Assembly Passes Medical Marijuana Production Bill

Paul Marini | March 09, 2016

(Richmond, VA) - Yesterday, Virginia's lawmakers passed a bill which will allow for the eventual production and distribution of low THC marijuana oils in the Commonwealth. After lengthy discussions and negotiations in both houses, SB701, Cannabidiol oil and THC-A oil;...

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

Paul Marini | March 07, 2016

The California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA) is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest and largest state campaign. This California Weekly Roundup is your way to stay on top of medical cannabis news, events, action alerts, court support, and more. Last...

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