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

Paul Marini | September 21, 2015

Contents (Scroll down for details and links): News Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act of 215 Local Events March 18-22, 2016 – Early Bird Registration: National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference (Washington, DC) Court Support September 24, 2015 - Court Support...

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Medical Marijuana Takes the Stage at GOP Debate

Paul Marini | September 17, 2015

On Wednesday evening at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the issue of medical marijuana was finally addressed in a nationally televised presidential debate. The topic came up around two and half hours into the debate, with Senator Rand Paul, Governors...

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“Synthetic Marijuana” Has Nothing to Do with Actual Marijuana

Paul Marini | September 16, 2015

By Brendan Kiley The Stranger  Over the past couple of months, newspapers and TV stations across the United States have been running with horror stories about K2, spice, and others kinds of “synthetic marijuana.” A recent article in the New York...

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Dr. Sue Sisley To Lead A Clinical Lecture At Walter Reed National Military Medical Hospital On PTSD and Cannabis

Paul Marini | September 15, 2015

Bethesda, MD- Today, Dr. Sue Sisley will be lead a clinical lecture on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and cannabis as part of the 5th Annual Pain Care Skills Training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.  Research has indicated that...

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Hillary Clinton Comes Out in Support of Protecting State Marijuana Laws

Paul Marini | September 15, 2015

At a campaign appearance at Luther College in Iowa on Monday, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stated that she supports state and local government attempts at regulating marijuana. CNN's Dan Merica reported via Twitter that Clinton when asked about attempts by...

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Medical Cannabis Patient Advocates Applaud Passage of Historic Legislation

Paul Marini | September 14, 2015

Sacramento, CA- On September 11th, 2015 the California State Legislature passed a series of bills that would establish comprehensive regulation and licensing of medical cannabis.  Assembly Bills 243 and 266 as well as Senate Bill 643 were all approved and will...

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

Paul Marini | September 14, 2015

Join us for a live Google Hangout to talk about who won, who lost, and what come’s next in Sacramento. The “California Legislative Roundup 2015” starts at 8:00 PM PT on Tuesday, September 15. Get the links to join this...

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California Legislative Roundup 2015

Paul Marini | September 12, 2015

The California Legislature adjourned tonight, following a session that included more than a dozen bills concerning medical cannabis. Patients, providers, and other stakeholders scored some big victories in Sacramento this year, and now we have important work to do. ASA...

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September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance

Paul Marini | September 11, 2015

As we mark the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we again have an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable service, compassion and patriotism of so many Americans. The heroism of first responders who ran in as others...

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September 2015 ASA Activist Newsletter

Paul Marini | September 10, 2015

The September 2015 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is finally out!  Our monthly newsletter is your go to guide for the most up to date information on state and federal legislation, product safety, citizen advocacy and so much more!...

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