Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 22, 2023

Last week, Americans for Safe Access responded to a bicameral Congressional Request for Information on cannabinoid hemp regulation from the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. House Committee on Energy & Commerce and the U.S.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 3, 2025

As the executive director of NMM, she is dedicated to fostering education, discussion, and collaboration among patients, lawmakers, and industry experts to promote the responsible implementation of medical cannabis within Nebraska.

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

This strategy includes educating representatives on the needs and will of their constituents and bringing all of the pro-cannabis community into the conversation. “As always we really want to educate these lawmakers; that’s our goal every time we come here,” said Alan Robinson, executive director of Wisconsin NORML.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 13, 2021

Barker, who was named one of the Top 25 Budtenders by Green Entrepreneur in 2019, joined cannabis advocate and entrepreneur Mara Gordon, Six Labs Co-Founder Joe Ori, and cannabis advocate and comedian (and former budtender) Rachel Wolfson on “Cannabis Education in Dispensaries” on Monday night. The frontline workers of cannabis.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Now, Oakton College is one of the leaders in cannabis education, offering several certificate options and more as part of its Cannabis Studies curricula. The post Oakton College at forefront of cannabis education in Illinois appeared first on Illinois News Joint. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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NORML

AUGUST 29, 2019

Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult-use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. Separate evaluations of marijuana use patterns specifically in cannabis legalization states similarly show little if any change in cannabis use or access by teenagers.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

According to the Cannabis Coaching Institute, a certified cannabis coach is a “a well-trained, experienced, and certified health coach who specializes in cannabis education.” The institute’s six-month cannabis educator and health coach certification program is a 4-module course that lays it out very clearly.

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NORML

MAY 27, 2020

Senators on Wednesday passed legislation to significantly expand the pool of patients eligible to qualify for medical cannabis access. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer.

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Rescheduling would ease those research barriers, improving access to data and education around the plant and opening the door to fully explore the medical benefits cannabis could provide. No matter the reason, we’re here to help you better understand and access medical cannabis. Contact us today to discuss your needs!

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Cannabis education has grown significantly in North America as legalization has become more prevalent. In both the United States and Canada, you can access free and paid courses on cannabis. Want to learn about cannabis? These classes usually go over a broad range of topics related to the industry.

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NORML

AUGUST 20, 2019

Since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first states to regulate adult use access, past-year youth use has fallen eight percent. ” Separate evaluations of marijuana use patterns specifically in cannabis legalization states show little if any change in cannabis use or access by teenagers. percent to 12.5

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. While marijuana arrests across the nation have decreased, arrests in Virginia have increased.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? KY resident? MD resident?

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 14, 2021

Here, we wanted to shed light on some things about cannabis that even an educated patient might not know! Cannabis is a complex plant, and decades of research have been able to pull back the curtains on fascinating mysteries behind its inner workings.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Proposition 119 , if approved, would increase Colorado’s state marijuana retail sales tax rate from 15% to 20% to fund an out-0f-school education program. A group of educators in support of the measure have spearheaded the Vote Yes on Prop 119 campaign, which has since been endorsed by many state politicians.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2019

Those who complete the one-day course receive access to exclusive educational materials that will be used to duplicate trainings across the country. Earn your NORML Leadership Certification! Take a deep dive into grassroots organizing at the NORML Leadership Summit.

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Veriheal

APRIL 26, 2023

Brian Mast—recently introduced the Veterans Equal Access Act. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Veterans Equal Access Act would allow doctors at the U.S. This is not the first time the Veterans Equal Access Act has been presented to Congress with bipartisan support, but it has never gained enough support to pass it.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

For those communities that have been economically and socially disenfranchised by overcriminalization and cyclical incarceration, this legislation provides funding to programs focused on youth development, citizen re-entry, job training, health education, and funding for community resources such as public libraries and community centers.

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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. While marijuana arrests across the nation have decreased, arrests in Virginia have increased.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

” He was especially proud of the group’s successful efforts to reform the state’s medical cannabis access laws and was working on the state initiative to legalize marijuana at the time of his passing. At the age of 30, he encountered the equalizing power of education when he returned to college to acquire an M.A.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 22, 2018

To help you start out this process, here is a list of top 5 things that all patients should know when considering medical cannabis as part of their health care regime.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

This is a time for medical cannabis advocates to better educate themselves and their communities about all things medical cannabis. We have created this playlist to highlight some of the resources we have on the Americans for Safe Access YouTube Channel. Feb 15-22, 2025, is Medical Cannabis Awareness Week!

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. ” “Today’s outcome is the result of years of volunteers educating the public and lobbying lawmakers in Illinois. . ” “Today’s outcome is the result of years of volunteers educating the public and lobbying lawmakers in Illinois.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Phil Murphy signed legislation into law today significantly amending and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access program. Assembly Bill 20 , The Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, institutes various changes to the program to better facilitate patients’ access to the substance.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

In no time at all she found herself front and center in Virginia NORML ’s fight to legalize medical cannabis, testifying before the General Assembly, pleading for legal access not only for herself, but for all Virignians. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Three medical cannabis bills cleared the Senate Committee on Education and Health this morning and are headed to the Senate floor. Last year we passed unanimously the historic Let Doctors Decide bill that expanded patient access to our medical cannabis program,” said Senator Dunnavant, a medical doctor from Henrico. “We

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. But social distancing guidelines have made this work virtually impossible. Issue : Medical marijuana.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 4, 2022

Staffers are the wheels that make Congress turn and they are responsible for educating the member on various issues. Sometimes during August recess Congress members will be able to meet with you directly. If you are scheduled to meet with a staffer instead of the member, that is ok and normal!

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) As an active member of a NORML chapter, you’ll engage in educational outreach, lobby local and state lawmakers, and work within your community to bring awareness to the failings of marijuana prohibition. Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g.,

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NORML

JULY 30, 2019

If passed by Congress, the bill will allow students convicted of simple marijuana possession to maintain access to financial aid for six months while they complete an approved drug rehabilitation program. “One mistake shouldn’t mean the end of a student’s education,” Congressman Foster said.

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NORML

MAY 9, 2019

Millions of Americans have suffered from the lifelong collateral consequences of criminal prohibition, making it harder for them to find a job, obtain housing, and access higher education.” Specifically, a 2019 report estimates that over 211,000 Americans are now working full-time in the cannabis industry.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights.” The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. While marijuana arrests across the nation have decreased, arrests in Virginia have increased.

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The Cannigma

APRIL 14, 2021

But with in-person education returning, many children will again face questions about how to make sure they have access to medical cannabis while on school grounds. For countless students, the past school year was unlike any they’d seen before. I just had that extra bit of time and wanted to be creative,” said Wynn-Grimes.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 7, 2022

For starters, American support of cannabis, already at a record high, will only increase as cannabis becomes more accessible. The poll highlighted how accessibility and education about cannabis have begun to peel away old stigmas surrounding the plant. Accessibility isn’t just great for consumers either.

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