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ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

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This election year, Capitol Hill buzzed with discussions about cannabis scheduling, hemp regulations, and the FDA’s evolving role in regulating cannabinoids. Yet, missing from these debates was one critical topic: the future of medical cannabis and protections for patients. As we head toward the 2024 election, it’s clear that cannabis policies will shift in the next Congress, impacting the lives of patients and families across the nation.

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Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections

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Press Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2025 Contact: e. steph@safeaccessnow.org Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections Chesterland, OH —Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and Veterans Initiative 22 are convening an emergency town hall today to address a critical threat to federal protections safeguarding medical cannabis patients.

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Lunch & Learn Episode 7: What is happening in Nebraska?

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Special guest Crista Egger updates us from the frontline! Crista Eggers is deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska. Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two. After exhausting all medications and available treatment options for Colton, his doctors mentioned medical cannabis treatment.

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Millions of Patients, One Message: Congress Must Protect Medical Cannabis

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Immediate release: July 14, 2025 Washington, D.C.

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Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections

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Immediate Release July 14, 2025 Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections Washington, D.C. — Today, the CJS Appropriation Committee went against President Trump's proposal to omit protections for state medical cannabis laws. A coalition of 45 national and state-based organizations representing millions of patients, healthcare professionals, veterans, and caregivers announced a joint letter to congressional appropriators, urging them to preserve cruc

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Texas Becomes the 40th State with a Medical Cannabis Program

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After years of dedicated advocacy by patients and their families, Texas lawmakers have taken a historic step by significantly expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bipartisan bill into law on Saturday, marking a new era for patient access in Texas.

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West Virginia Emergency Town Hall: Patient Advocates Convene to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections

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Morgantown, WV —Americans for Safe Access (ASA), Veterans Initiative 22, American Legion Post 426, and New Leaf dispensaries are convening an emergency town hall today to address a critical threat to federal protections that safeguard medical cannabis patients.

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