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Two new medical cannabis bills in CA (and more on the way)

Paul Marini | December 08, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Two new medical cannabis bills in CA (and more on the way) State & Local News: California, Fresno, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Humboldt, San Diego, Santa Rosa, and El Dorado Public Meetings & Events: Santa Rosa, Washington...

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CMA resolution comes as California lawmakers consider introducing a bill to address widespread problem of transplant denials

Paul Marini | December 08, 2014

San Diego, CA -- The California Medical Association (CMA) voted unanimously this weekend to urge transplant clinics in the state against removing patients from organ transplant lists based on their medical marijuana status or use. The CMA House of Delegates...

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CMA opposes denying organ transplants for legal medical cannabis patients

Paul Marini | December 06, 2014

Correction (12/09/2014) - The original version of this blog contained links to an old version of the CMA resolution. The links here have been updated with the amended version, as approved on Saturday. The California Medical Association (CMA) made a...

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By delivering medical marijuana (as well as alcohol) to customers’ doors, Nestdrop has gained the nickname ‘Uber for weed.’ But with a city lawsuit in the works, the company’s time could be up

Paul Marini | December 06, 2014

Justin Hampton, The Daily Beast Five months in, thousands of orders fulfilled, six days before Cyber Monday. With all this, Michael Pycher shouldn’t have to reflect much on any nagging existential debates surrounding his business.

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Medical pot users, stores upset by Tacoma’s ‘curve ball’

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

Kate Martin, Bellingham Herald The day after the Tacoma City Council told staff to get ready to close down unlicensed pot shops, medical marijuana customers and store owners expressed frustration about what they see as an about-face. Read more here:...

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Two bills to watch

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

Larry Gabriel, Detroit Metro Times Big things are afoot for medical marijuana in Michigan right now. At least that's what most activists who have their eyes on Lansing believe.

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Dec 2014

Paul Marini | December 03, 2014

In this Issue New Bill to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Distribution Plans Move Forward in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island and Connecticut  Activist Profile: Patrick Seifert, Olympia, Washington ACTION ALERT: Unity 2015

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400 Los Angeles marijuana shops closed, home delivery under fire

Paul Marini | December 02, 2014

Rick Orlov, LA Daily News City Attorney Mike Feuer Tuesday took stock of campaign to regulate medical marijuana, announcing that more than 400 dispensaries have been shuttered since limits on the clinics were approved last spring and that his office...

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U.S. Senate expected to take up measure restricting Justice Department funding for such prosecutions later this week

Paul Marini | December 01, 2014

Spokane, WA -- A new judge assigned to hear the widely watched federal medical marijuana case of the Kettle Falls Five has continued the federal trial scheduled to begin today in Spokane, Washington. Senior Judge Fred Van Sickle has been...

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Federal judge postpones "Kettle Falls Five" medical marijuana trial

Paul Marini | December 01, 2014

Jacob Jones, The Inlander A highly anticipated federal medical marijuana trial against a family dubbed the “Kettle Falls Five” scheduled to begin today will now wait until at least February following a continuance from the new judge taking over the...

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