Americans for Safe Access

Your Elected Reps Want to Hear from You! But What Should You Say?
Aug 4, 2022, 2:36 pm
With August Recess starting, Congress members are leaving DC and returning home for a month of work. This is the perfect opportunity to meet with them and tell your story about how important medical cannabis is to you. Last week we posted a blog on how to…

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August Recess is Coming! Should You Meet Your Reps at Home?
Fri 5:20pm
With just a few weeks left of summer, Congress is taking its annual August Recess break. Often when advocates think of meeting their representatives they imagine needing to travel to Washington, DC and meet with them in the halls of Congress. The August Recess…

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ASA's 20th Birthday
Apr 19, 2022, 8:09 pm
Happy Birthday ASA!…

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Product Safety Recalls - Vape Cartridges
Mar 1, 2022, 4:42 pm
The issue of adulterants in cannabis vape products has once again resurfaced as the Pennsylvania Office of Medical Marijuana issued a notice to medical cannabis patients on February 4, 2022 advising them of a recall of over 500 different products containing…

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Top Five key Takeaways from the 2021 State of the States Report
Feb 23, 2022, 4:59 am
25 years have passed since the first medical cannabis laws came into effect in California, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of ASA’s role in the fight for safe access. Although conditions have improved for patients significantly in the past two…

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A Year of Obstruction on Medical Cannabis In Mississippi Comes to an End
Feb 9, 2022, 5:00 pm
The journey here has been a lengthy saga in the abuse of power by the prohibitionist lawmakers and bureaucrats of the Hospitality state who fought tooth and nail against the will of their constituents at every step in the process. It is evident through all of…

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What We Accomplished in 2021
Feb 8, 2022, 3:00 pm
Despite the Covid global crises, ASA was hard at work at the state and federal levels, and had a busy 2021. Here are just a few of the activities we accomplished last year.

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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access…
Feb 3, 2022, 10:15 pm
On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. …

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ASA's 2021 Year in Review
Jan 17, 2022, 4:56 pm
Check out ASA's annual recap of the important developments and events of the past year in the January issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter. ASA's 2021 Year in Review includes federal and state news and links to ASA campaigns, resources and member benefits.…

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5 Things You Need to Know When Traveling as a Medical Cannabis Patient
Dec 16, 2021, 3:22 pm
Are you allowed to travel with medical cannabis? Can you cross state lines with medical cannabis? Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train? What about a bus? While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally? These are just a few of the many…

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New Issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is out!
Dec 3, 2021, 8:06 pm
The latest issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter has the news you need to stay informed and be an effective advocate. Updates include important federal cannabis reforms that have been signed into law or are pending before Congress, as well as PFC's new role as…

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October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine Now Available
Nov 11, 2021, 9:50 pm
We're excited to say the the October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine is now available online. You'll want to make sure you check out the first article, my interview with Dr. Marisa Weiss.…

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Update to our State of the States scoring
Nov 9, 2021, 4:07 pm
The 2021 Americans for Safe Access State of the States Report, to be released next month, will feature new report card formats and scoring that highlight key areas of medical cannabis policy that affect patient needs.…

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Don't miss the latest ASA Activist Newsletter!
Oct 26, 2021, 8:11 pm
Check out the October 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter for updates on developments that matter for medical cannabis advocates, including Congressional action on the revived MORE Act that could end federal prohibition. You'll also learn about how ASA…

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The September Activist Newsletter is Out!
Wed 2:49pm
Check out the September 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to read ASA's patient-focused policy demands for the new Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We also have updates on new industry training courses available from PFC, an update…

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A Summary of our Comments and Recommendations of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Sep 9, 2021, 4:01 pm
Last week ASA submitted our comment letter to the offices of Senate Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY), and Senators Booker (D-NJ) and Wyden (D-OR) on their draft cannabis reform legislation known as the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). Released…

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Our Summary of the new Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Aug 20, 2021, 8:26 pm
On July 14, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the long-awaited introduction of comprehensive federal cannabis reform legislation – the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). The discussion draft was introduced in partnership…

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When Charging Forward into Adult-Use Policy, Please Don’t Leave Patients Behind!
Aug 6, 2021, 4:01 pm
A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models. As states continue to update…

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The July Activist Newsletter is out!
Jul 28, 2021, 12:00 pm
Check out the July 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to find out about the long-awaited Senate cannabis legalization proposal and what ASA is doing to shape it to meet patient needs. You'll also read about what ASA is doing to get changes in cannabis…

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Schumer Ready to Talk Cannabis Reform
Jul 20, 2021, 7:50 pm
Alongside his colleagues Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a draft bill titled: “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA). As a draft, the bill invites input from other members of Congress, stakeholder…

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