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Recent Police Raids on Medical Marijuana Gardens in California Cut Off Treatment for Children Living with Epilepsy

Paul Marini | October 22, 2014

Mendocino Co. / Modesto, CA -- As promising results from clinical trials are announced in the use of cannabis (medical marijuana) to treat intractable epilepsy, those lawfully cultivating the plant in California are being raided by local law enforcement. Two...

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From Seed to Smoker: The Medical Marijuana Process

Paul Marini | October 21, 2014

Danny Kerry, Capital News Service After Maryland is given the OK from the federal government, patients will be able to walk into a dispensary, show their card to the retailer and pick up their medical marijuana prescription.

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Are you ready for November 4?

Paul Marini | October 20, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Are you ready for November 4? State & Local News: California, Lake County, Mendocino County, Anaheim, San Diego, San Jose,  Public Meetings & Events: Redlands, Fresno, online, and more Court Support: Oroville, Redding, and more Take Action Now: Register...

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New tool makes political candidates' positions, records on medical marijuana more accessible to voters

Paul Marini | October 16, 2014

Washington, DC -- The medical marijuana advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has produced a new 30-second online TV advertisement to launch its groundbreaking, election-cycle voter education campaign "Vote Medical Marijuana." The ad will also air on this Sunday's...

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Marijuana dispensaries look to curb crime

Paul Marini | October 15, 2014

Sarah Bruley, Yale Daily News When licensed marijuana dispensaries began opening in August, Connecticut patients were optimistic they could legally access medical marijuana. But state officials say new laws have not significantly curbed illegal use of the drug in recent...

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The saga continues...

Paul Marini | October 14, 2014

Local media continue to ignore real corruption in Modesto last week, while one local organization steps in to fill the void created by the Modesto Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET). This branch of the Modesto Police Department, has knowingly stole patients’...

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Wisconsin Patients Receive Oregon Medical Cards

Paul Marini | October 13, 2014

Forty-eight Wisconsin medical marijuana patients this year got their Oregon medicinal cannabis authorizations at the annual Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Fest. "But wait," you may be thinking. "They live in Wisconsin, not Oregon." That's entirely true -- but according to...

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Columbus, WI accepts new ordinance!

Paul Marini | October 13, 2014

After two separate occasions of petitioning the 5,000 residents of the city of Columbus Wisconsin, the small city has decided to implement the ordinance that would decriminalize the use of cannabis for medical patients that are under the care of...

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California Weekly Roundup: November 13, 2014

Paul Marini | October 13, 2014

Contents: Message from the CA Director: Do you know what's at stake in November? State & Local News: California, Fresno County, San Jose, Shasta County, Calaveras County, Monterey, Anaheim Public Meetings & Events: San Francisco, Redding, Grass Valley, Lincoln, Nevada City, San Diego,...

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ASA Activist Newsletter - Oct 2014

Paul Marini | October 12, 2014

In This Issue New York Wants Federal Waiver for CBD Patients and Industry Win in Nevada Penn. Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Bill Local Measures Dominate California Ballot ASA Unity 2015 Conference Activist Profile: Kelly Sachs, Florida Action Alert: VoteMedicalMarijuana.org

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