Press Releases

Feds Execute 26 Search Warrants on Medical Marijuana Providers in 13 Montana Cities

Paul Marini | March 15, 2011

Helena, MT -- More than a dozen local and federal law enforcement agencies conducted aggressive criminal raids yesterday on 26 medical marijuana dispensaries and grow sites in 13 Montana cities, according to a press release issued today by U.S. Attorney...

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Medical Marijuana Patient to Los Angeles Voters: No More Taxes! No on Measure M!

Paul Marini | March 07, 2011

Los Angeles, CA -- A vote taking place in Los Angeles Tuesday threatens to increase the cost of an already expensive treatment for many medical marijuana patients in the city. Measure M, which is one of 10 ballot measures facing...

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Senate Committee to Debate Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill

Paul Marini | March 02, 2011

Annapolis, MD -- The Maryland State Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a hearing on medical marijuana bill SB 308 on Thursday, March 3rd at 1pm. SB 308, which protects patients from arrest and prosecution, and sets up a state-run...

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Amendment to New Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill Would Allow for Patient Cultivation

Paul Marini | February 25, 2011

Annapolis, MD -- Maryland's House Deputy Majority Whip, Delegate Cheryl Glenn (D-Baltimore City), introduced a patient-focused amendment today to the new medical marijuana bill scheduled for a committee hearing Monday. House Bill 291 is Maryland's latest effort to pass a...

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Medical Marijuana Patient Advocates Hold First-of-Its-Kind Virtual Nationwide Conference

Paul Marini | February 17, 2011

Oakland, CA -- As the issue of medical marijuana heats up across the country, leading patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will hold a two-day interactive, virtual “Boot Camp” February 19-20 to train hundreds of U.S.-based activists in...

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Medical Marijuana Employment Rights Bill Introduced in California Legislature

Paul Marini | January 31, 2011

Sacramento, CA -- State Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) introduced legislation Thursday that would prevent California employers from discriminating against medical marijuana patients. Senate Bill 129 would not change current law, which prohibits employees from using medical marijuana at the...

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Medical Marijuana Advocates File Briefs in Federal Court Opposing Disclosure of Private Patient Records

Paul Marini | January 27, 2011

Grand Rapids, MI -- The country's leading medical marijuana advocacy group, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), filed an amicus "friend of the court" brief today defending the privacy rights of patients across the U.S. The federal case U.S. v. Michigan...

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Medical Marijuana Patients, Advocates Protest Raids on SLO Delivery Services

Paul Marini | January 10, 2011

San Luis Obispo County, CA -- Patients and medical marijuana advocates are planning a lively protest outside of the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Superior Court to draw attention to the heavy-handed raids and arrests that took place the week...

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Medical Marijuana Patient Advocates Stage Rallies in MI & NV Against Federal Interference

Paul Marini | January 10, 2011

Las Vegas, NV; Grand Rapids & Lansing, MI -- Angry but peaceful protests will be held this Wednesday in response to what patient advocates are calling an unnecessary escalation of federal interference in medical marijuana states. Protests are scheduled to...

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Medical Marijuana Advocates Argue for New Trial Wednesday in San Diego Dispensary Case

Paul Marini | December 14, 2010

San Diego, CA -- Medical marijuana patient advocates will argue for a new trial tomorrow in the case of Jovan Jackson, who was convicted on September 28th after he was tried for the second time in less than a year...

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