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Texas Becomes the 40th State with a Medical Cannabis Program

Americans for Safe Access

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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Join ASA Members in Sacramento for Citizen Lobby Day: March 24

Americans for Safe Access

One of the most impactful ways we drive change is through direct advocacy. Thats why I am joining ASA members and cannabis advocates across California for the California NORML/Americans for Safe Access Citizen Lobby Day on Monday, March 24, in Sacramento.

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

Americans for Safe Access

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. Special guest Crista Egger updates us from the frontline!

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. increase from the start of adult-use sales and only a 16.4%

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

Awareness Days, 2025) But what’s love got to do with cannabis advocacy? Love is the unifying force behind two movements often seen as separate: LGBTQ+ Pride and cannabis advocacy. Hope will never be silent, ” Harvey Milk once declared—a timeless reminder that advocacy is rooted in visibility and voice. Everything.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

This growth has allowed for the creation of new jobs, increased access to cannabis for consumers, and shows the State’s commitment to social equity in its cannabis programs.” IDFPR FY2025 goals include: Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

There are ongoing political discussions and advocacy efforts, particularly from the Legalize Cannabis Party and the Greens. Several proposals aim to: Expand medicinal cannabis access. Are there any efforts to legalize recreational cannabis nationwide? How do state and federal cannabis laws interact in Australia? simplified licensing).