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New report calls Maine’s medical marijuana program the nation’s best

Paul Marini | July 08, 2014

Seth Koenig, Bangor Daily News A new report released by the industry trade group Americans For Safe Access gave Maine’s medical marijuana program the highest score out of 35 states with some kind of medical cannabis law.

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New York’s Medical Marijuana Program Gets an ‘F+’ Grade

Paul Marini | July 08, 2014

David Downs, San Francisco Chronicle Bay Area-based advocacy group Americans for Safe Access is grading the medical marijuana programs of different states on how well they serve patients, and they’re ready to kill the buzz on New York becoming a...

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Everything Wrong With Cuomo's Medical Marijuana Law

Paul Marini | July 08, 2014

Christopher Robbins, Gothamist Far from the "historic step" lauded by politicians who were cowed into submission by their self-aggrandizing chief executive, New York's medical marijuana law is a deeply flawed piece of legislation that puts Governor Cuomo's political aspirations ahead...

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New York latest to become a medicinal marijuana state

Paul Marini | July 08, 2014

Mike Cannon, Tech Times New York is now the 23rd state to make marijuana legally available to those who require it to treat a medical condition. Doctors can prescribe marijuana in a nonsmokable form to patients with illnesses on a...

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ASA Issues Medical Cannabis State Report Card in Effort to Improve Programs for Patients

Paul Marini | July 08, 2014

With Monday's signing of New York's medical cannabis law, there are now 23 states with comprehensive medical cannabis access programs for patient's living in those states, but the rights of legally recognized medical cannabis patients and their ability to access...

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New York's law receives an "F+" grade in a new report evaluating medical marijuana laws in the U.S. released today

Paul Marini | July 07, 2014

Albany, NY -- Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law today that makes New York the 23rd medical marijuana state. Patient advocates celebrated a deal struck last month between Gov. Cuomo and the state legislature that will protect qualified...

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ASA California Weekly Roundup: July 7, 2014

Paul Marini | July 07, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Your CA representatives may be in town State & Local News: News From Communities All Over California Public Meetings & Events: Live Google Hangout & More Court Support: No listings this week Take Action...

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Public comments on proposed medical cannabis program changes flood Department of Health

Paul Marini | July 07, 2014

Peter St. Cyr, Sante Fe Reporter Hundreds of New Mexico medical marijuana patients, producers and program advocates continue to voice dissent to what could be the state's most sweeping rule changes since 2010.

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Cuomo signs marijuana law, says it offers balance

Paul Marini | July 07, 2014

Dan Goldberg, Capital New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday signed the Compassionate Care Act, making New York the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana.

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Bill Clinton voices his support of medical marijuana

Paul Marini | July 03, 2014

Megan Hamilton, Digital Journal Former president Bill Clinton has come out in favor of allowing individual states to decide whether or not to legalize marijuana, noting that there's increasing evidence that shows that medical marijuana can be beneficial for patients...

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