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Senate Panel Votes to Protect State Medical Marijuana Laws

Paul Marini | April 21, 2016

(Washington, D.C.) Thursday morning, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to the FY2017 Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act (CJS) to protect medical cannabis patients. The amendment, sponsored by Ranking Member Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), prohibits the Depart...

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ASA Delivers Outcome Document to UNGASS to Help Shape International Drug Policy

Paul Marini | April 21, 2016

I am in New York this week to take part at the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) where leaders from all over the world are joining together to discuss global drug policies, including what to do about medical Cannabis. This historic meeting will produce important ramifications...

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Senate to Vote on Mikulski Amendment to Protect Cannabis Patients and Programs

Paul Marini | April 20, 2016

On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will vote again on the Mikulski Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. The amendment protects medical cannabis programs and patients. We ask you to take action and write your senators...

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International Patient Advocates Attend UNGASS Meetings to Push for Concrete Action

Steph Sherer | April 19, 2016

(New York, NY) – The United Nation’s General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on drug policy began today with representatives and world leaders making strong statements urging member countries to move beyond prohibition and into effective regulations for medical Cannabis. H.E. Mogens...

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Lori Ajax, Chief of the Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation, will speak at the morning session

Paul Marini | April 18, 2016

It’s time to get registered for the biggest medical cannabis lobby day in California! ASA will host our 5th annual California Citizen Lobby Day in Sacramento on Monday, May 23. This is your chance to join 300 other patients and advocates to talk...

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

Paul Marini | April 18, 2016

The California Campaign for Safe Access (CCSA) is Americans for Safe Access’ oldest and largest state campaign. This California Weekly Roundup is your way to stay on top of medical cannabis news, events, action alerts, court support, and more. Last...

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Pennsylvania Becomes 24th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Paul Marini | April 18, 2016

(Harrisburg, PA) –  Yesterday, in front of a crowd of patients and advocates Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed SB 3, making Pennsylvania the 24th medical cannabis state in the country to adopt a comprehensive medical marijuana program. The bill, introduced by...

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As PA Becomes 24th Medical State, Focus Shifts to Implementation

Paul Marini | April 17, 2016

On Sunday afternoon, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed SB 3, making Pennsylvania the 24th medical cannabis state in the country. And with 17 other states offering legal protections for low-THC medical cannabis, there are now 300 million Americans living where...

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Victory! - DOJ Drops Appeal in MAMM Case

Paul Marini | April 15, 2016

On Wednesday, the East Bay Express reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its appeal against Lynette Shaw in the federal civil action against her which forced the closure of her dispensary, the Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana (MAMM)....

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Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Allow VA to Recommend Medical Cannabis

Paul Marini | April 14, 2016

(Washington, DC) –  Today, the  U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations voted to approve the  Veterans Equal Access Amendment (VEAA) to the FY2017 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilConVA) Appropriations bill, which sets the budget for the Veterans Administration (VA).  The...

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