Press Releases

New Hampshire Governor Vetoes Medical Marijuana Bill Despite Strong Bipartisan Support

Paul Marini | June 21, 2012

Concord, NH -- In a rebuke to the New Hampshire state legislature and thousands of patients, Governor John Lynch vetoed medical marijuana legislation today for the second time since 2009, despite strong legislative and popular support. SB 409 passed the...

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Medical Marijuana Patients to Rally Today Against Federal Raid on Permitted Sacramento Dispensary

Paul Marini | June 20, 2012

Sacramento, CA -- The operator of Sacramento's first permitted medical marijuana dispensary, which was raided by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will speak out at a rally today at 1:30pm in front of the federal building along with other...

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Second Medical Marijuana Patient Denied Transplant by Cedars-Sinai in the Last Year

Steph Sherer | June 11, 2012

Los Angeles, CA -- Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) recently discovered that a second patient at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been denied a transplant in the past year because of their medical marijuana use. In response, ASA...

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Connecticut Becomes 17th Medical Marijuana State in the Face of Ongoing Federal Intimidation

Paul Marini | June 01, 2012

Hartford, CT -- Patient advocates applauded Governor Dannel Malloy today for signing the country's 17th state medical marijuana law. The Connecticut legislature passed HB 5389 on May 4th, despite ongoing Justice Department intimidation in medical marijuana states. The passage of...

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California Assembly Passes Statewide Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations

Paul Marini | May 31, 2012

Sacramento, CA -- In a 41-28 vote, the California State Assembly passed a bill today that would regulate the production and distribution of medical marijuana for qualified patients. Responding to calls from local officials, the State Supreme Court, and Attorney...

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Landmark Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ruling Prevails, Denied Review by California Supreme Court

Paul Marini | May 24, 2012

Los Angeles, CA -- In a major victory for medical marijuana patients, the California Supreme Court denied review yesterday of an important dispensary case out of Los Angeles. Rejecting calls from State Attorney General Kamala Harris and law enforcement to...

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Californians to Regulate Medical Marijuana Hold 'Unity' Conference & Lobby Day in Sacramento

Paul Marini | May 16, 2012

Sacramento, CA -- Californians to Regulate Medical Marijuana, a Political Action Committee formed in the fall of 2011 to push for passage of a statewide production and distribution system, is holding a "Unity Conference" this weekend, followed by a press...

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House Minority Leader Pelosi Joins Democrats in Condemning Federal Medical Marijuana Attacks

Paul Marini | May 03, 2012

San Francisco, CA -- U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) issued a statement yesterday condemning the escalated attacks on state-compliant medical marijuana businesses in her state.

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San Francisco Democratic Party Calls on Obama to End Medical Marijuana Attacks

Paul Marini | April 26, 2012

San Francisco, CA -- The San Francisco Democratic Party adopted a resolution yesterday demanding that President Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder, and U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag "cease all Federal actions in San Francisco immediately, respect State and local laws, and...

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Local, State Officials Decry Federal Attacks on Medical Marijuana Program

Paul Marini | April 09, 2012

San Francisco, CA -- A coalition of medical marijuana patients, activists, dispensing centers, and concerned citizens has compelled public officials to stand up to recent federal attacks. Last week, the coalition "San Francisco United for Safe Access" held a press...

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