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Do You Think Is Medical Cannabis is a Thing of the Past?

Amy Marasco | April 17, 2024

Well, I don’t think so, but I want to hear what you think! Can you spare 10 minutes today to give ASA a glimpse into your medical cannabis experiences?

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South Carolinians: Medical Cannabis is Not Off the Table for 2024, Action is Needed!

Americans for Safe Access | February 07, 2024

Yesterday, the South Carolina Senate voted in favor of a “call for a special order,” allowing the Compassionate Care Act to move forward in the Senate! Floor debates on the bill start today!  

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HHS Report on Cannabis Scheduling is Available & Statement from ASA

Debbie Churgai | January 13, 2024

CONTACT: Steph Sherer, [email protected], (510) 872-7822   Media Advisory: References for Reporting on HHS Report and Cannabis Rescheduling and Statement from ASA   ASA’s Statement on HHS “I am excited to see that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) incorporated...

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Breaking: HHS Report on Cannabis move to Schedule III Released

Steph Sherer | January 12, 2024

For over 2 decades Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been advocating for a change in the scheduling of cannabis to recognize its medical use. We are excited to see that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) incorporated many of...

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Indiana to Consider Medical Cannabis in 2024!

Steph Sherer | January 08, 2024

on January 8, 2024, Indiana Representative Lucas (R-69) introduced House Bill 1146 simply titled “Medical Marijuana” The bill summary describes HB 1146’s function as follows:

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2023 REVIEW & 2024 PREVIEW: MEDICAL CANNABIS IN HEADLINES

Steph Sherer | January 03, 2024

As we step into a new year, it's time to reflect on the headlines we hope to see in the world of medical cannabis in 2024 and make a commitment to turn these hopes intoreality. Picture this: "Congress Makes Medical...

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What Percentage of Legally Sold Medical Marijuana Tests Positive for Pesticides, Mold, or Yeast? A. 75% B. 50% C. 25% D. 0%

| November 27, 2023

By Joseph Billions for Cannabis.Net Maine medical marijuana tests out at 50% contaminated in a spot check! Do you remember the Cannabis.net story on how Colorado regulators are catching all sorts of cheating on lab testing for legally sold cannabis? ...

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We are thankful for you!

Steph Sherer | November 22, 2023

For over 20 years, we have had the honor to work alongside our incredible members and supporters. It hasn’t been an easy road and there is still so much to do. In the spirit of the holidays we wanted to...

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Close to half of Maine’s medical cannabis may contain pesticides, mold, officials say

| October 05, 2023

By Hannah LaClaire for the Portland Press Herald Steph Sherer, founder of medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access, stressed during the panel Tuesday that contaminants are often an innocent mistake.“It doesn’t mean that there’s someone who has some...

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Marijuana lab testing under scrutiny amid recalls, differing rules

Marijuana Business Daily (MJ Biz Daily) | October 05, 2023

By Kate Robertson for MJBizDaily State marijuana regulators, producers and other stakeholders are grappling with how to safeguard consumers at a time when lab-testing requirements and enforcement differ dramatically nationwide and large-scale product recalls are common. Each state currently takes...

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