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Nip it in the Bud: Cannabis Farming Is Not Causing California’s Drought

Paul Marini | April 17, 2015

By Mitchell Colbert The Leaf Online California has been in a drought for the past four years. Most of the state has received under 10 inches of rain, meeting the criteria to be labeled a desert. This conundrum has made...

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Access to Safe, Affordable Medicine Will Be Endangered If SB 5052 Becomes Law in Current Form

Paul Marini | April 15, 2015

OLYMPIA, WA - Yesterday the Washington State Senate concurred on House amendments to Senate Bill 5052, which regulates medical cannabis. SB 5052 has now passed through the full Washington legislature meaning that the bill will now be sent to Governor...

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Medical Marijuana Program: At A Crossroads?

Paul Marini | April 15, 2015

By Kristin Gourlay Rhode Island Public Radio  Several caregivers and patients participating in the state's medical marijuana program have reached out to me recently, offering to educate me about their role and the benefits of the program.

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Marijuana Is Still a Schedule 1 Drug, Judge Rules

Paul Marini | April 15, 2015

by Arielle Pardes Vice  Marijuana has come a long way since the paranoia of Reefer Madness. States that have legalized the drug are quickly getting rich on tax revenue from it, it's shown promise in treating all sorts of ailments,...

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Washington It’s Not Over Yet. Ask the Governor to Use His Veto Power to Protect Patients!

Paul Marini | April 14, 2015

First, a heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who took action on the advocacy alert ASA sent out on Friday. Your efforts helped fuel a sizzling closed-door discussion in both the Republican and Democratic Caucuses that dragged on for...

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Epilepsy Foundation Lobbying for Medical Cannabis

Paul Marini | April 13, 2015

Today, almost 14 months since the Epilepsy Foundation issued a call to action on medical marijuana, ASA Executive Director Steph Sherer spoke as part of the organization’s Medical Cannabis Panel on the eve the Foundation's lobby day on behalf of medical...

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CA cities and counties crack down on medical cannabis

Paul Marini | April 13, 2015

The trend in cities and counties last week was to crack down on medical cannabis cultivation and distribution. San Joaquin County is moving to ban all cultivation, except by commercially licensed providers. That is bad news for patients who want...

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Pain patient puts face on medical marijuana issue

Paul Marini | April 10, 2015

By Donna Viceroy Chicago Tribune  one point, Joy Grainge was so convinced she was going to die, she packed up her two sons and took them to Portugal to tour castles. "I was 49 years old and sure I'd be dead...

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“Patient Protection Amendment” Would Ensure Continued Access to Safe, Affordable Medicine

Paul Marini | April 10, 2015

OLYMPIA, WA - A bipartisan team of Washington State Representatives has introduced a sweeping amendment to Senate Bill 5052 ahead of an expected vote slated for Friday afternoon. The “Patient Protection Amendment” would make significant improvements to the bill, which...

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Take Action Washington! House Vote on Medical Cannabis Bills is Today!

Paul Marini | April 10, 2015

Today is a BIG day in Olympia.  The medical cannabis bill, SB 5052, is scheduled for a floor vote in the Washington State House of Representatives. Now is the time to act. A bipartisan group of leaders introduced the Patient Protection amendment to the...

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