Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 14, 2023

Let’s be honest, medical cannabis is not the most pressing issue in Washington these days. I have experienced firsthand from walking the halls of Congress, that while a majority of members are sympathetic to the needs of patients, most do not understand the issue of medical cannabis much less that there is a way forward.

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NORML

MAY 11, 2020

In this guide, NORML highlights various online tools to assist reformers in their advocacy endeavors. Thank you for your continued advocacy and support. Given this new reality, how do activists effectively make their voices heard and continue to advocate for substantive changes in cannabis policies? Here’s how. The team at NORML.

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Leafly

APRIL 30, 2024

Education & advocacy drive this dynamic network of professionals. The post MITA leads cannabis industry advancements with education & advocacy appeared first on Leafly. Learn about MITA—Arizona's cannabis industry trade association.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 9, 2021

He later founded Veterans Initiative 22, a Maryland based nonprofit organization that focuses on improving veteran’s mental health through medical cannabis advocacy, in October of 2017. After a few jobs in the Maryland Park Service and government contracting, he found his way into the cannabis industry as a budtender.

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NORML

JULY 7, 2023

Thanks to your advocacy, activism, and support, dozens of new marijuana laws took effect around the country this month. The post Major Changes to Cannabis Law Take Effect Around the U.S. appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 28, 2023

As a co-director of Cannabis Advocacy for the US Pain Foundation and a medical cannabis patient living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, I can’t imagine continuing the fight for my rights without the leadership and support of Americans for Safe Access.

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NORML

APRIL 19, 2021

To facilitate this day of advocacy, NORML will be releasing a “Finish the Fight” digital toolkit, both to its chapter and affiliate network and to the general public. The post Help us “Finish the Fight” for Legalization on 4/20 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Long overdue progress is finally being made in the General Assembly thanks to many years of dedicated advocacy by Virginia NORML members.”

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NORML

APRIL 21, 2023

“After years of advocacy, collaboration, and grassroots organizing, we are thrilled to see cannabis legalization become a reality in our state. This victory is a result of the tireless work of thousands of volunteers, dozens of lawmakers, and with the support of a huge majority of our Delaware community."

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2020

It was the result of the effective public advocacy and lobbying efforts of hundreds of dedicated individuals who made this issue a priority in their lives and refused to accept the status quo, even in a difficult political environment.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 18, 2021

The activist profile is Michelle Herman of Massachusetts, who shares her inspiring story of caregiving and advocacy for her young daughter. You will also find news on developments in Connecticut and Texas, as well as opportunities to participate in upcoming events where ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai will be speaking.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 1, 2023

My educational investment in the industry has offered me, through my focus on regulation and policy, the opportunity to collaborate as an advisor with several advocacy and education intermediary organizations focused on federal policy change for medical cannabis patients and a nascent, struggling industry that is supporting them.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

My passion drove me to pursue a Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics and to pursue a career in advocacy helping other families like my own. Helping to secure funding for an organization that has done so much to help patients was an honor and an exciting opportunity I couldn’t wait to make the most of.

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NORML

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As a patient and consumer focused advocacy organization, NORML prioritizes efforts in favor of state-level legislation that seeks to achieve the following goals. We are also keeping an eye on the following states for 2023 advancement.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

In this article, well explore the current state of medical cannabis in Massachusetts , clarify misconceptions, and share insights from the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance, Inc. Legislative Action to Expand Access The Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance continues to advocate for policies that strengthen the program.

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NORML

APRIL 9, 2020

NORML and its national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance on how they can take emergency actions to better promote public health and welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download memo.

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NORML

JANUARY 30, 2020

We in the cannabis communities will also remember his passion, advocacy, and dedication to marijuana reform. Derdeyn, which found that random drug testing of student-athletes was unconstitutional. We will remember him as a staunch defender of civil liberties, human rights, and freedom.

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Now, the DE advocacy community is strengthening resolve through direct engagement. After winning a majority vote in the House during the 2018 session, the bill (HB110) fell just 4 votes short of regulating cannabis sales. HB110 was reintroduced in 2019, making significant progress towards 2020 passage.

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NORML

MAY 14, 2020

He was passionate in his reform advocacy endeavors, stating that “his main devotion is, and has been, advancing the work of Arizona NORML.” Longtime political activist Mikel Weisser, who served as State Director of the Arizona NORML , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Although we’re only one month into the Roaring 20’s, Nevada NORML has already hit the cannabis advocacy ground running at full sprint. As usual, Acres Underground was packed to capacity with passionate volunteers who span from across the cannabis community and those new faces eager to learn about cannabis advocacy.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 4, 2021

A few weeks ago CLR introduced our readers to Phil Monk and the UK advocacy group, We The Undersigned, who… Read More.

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NORML

OCTOBER 15, 2019

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. The five key “pillars” established by NORML Canada are designed to help focus organizational resources to support our ongoing government and public outreach. 1) Increased Access.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Through her advocacy work, Tamara met more and more people who had been arrested for cannabis, and it troubled her how important pieces of those stories were left out of the news coverage the general public sees.

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NORML

JUNE 9, 2020

While in-person meetings are on hold, Nevada NORML has found a cyber-way to continue to provide that education and cannabis advocacy that the chapter has become nationally recognized for.

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NORML

APRIL 1, 2020

Today, NORML and it’s national network of advocacy chapters released a memo to state lawmakers, regulators, prosecutors, and other interested parties providing guidance for how they can take emergency actions to better promote the health and welfare of cannabis consumers and the general public during the COVID pandemic.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Brush up on our advocacy training. Additionally, RAMP and DFW NORML made it possible for more Texans to participate by arranging buses to bring them to Austin. Lastly, we still have a lot of work to do this session. Catch up on the bills and participate in our action alerts!

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NORML

JANUARY 22, 2019

Additionally, in a strong demonstration of grassroots advocacy, hundreds of NORML members who traveled from all around the country to meet with their federal officials moved us ever closer to our goals.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Our educational and advocacy efforts are supported by thousands of people throughout the country as we work to advance marijuana reform in all 50 states and the federal level. Thank you again for your support for NORML and for being on the right side of history. Can you kick in $5, $10 or $20 a month to help us keep going?

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NORML

JULY 8, 2019

The pinnacle of Nevada NORML’s advocacy over the past month consisted of board members’ tour across Northern Nevada. Over the course of three days, advocates visited underserved areas of the state not oftentimes visited by cannabis/criminal justice reform advocates. ” said Nevada NORML Director Madisen Saglibene. ”

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 20, 2025

My own journey with therapeutic cannabis inspired the founding of ASA in 2002, and since then, I've witnessed firsthand how patient advocacy can profoundly change healthcare and people's lives.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Increase public outreach with the industry, newcomers to cannabis, advocacy groups, and the general public. New staff approved and hiring process started for additional inspectors, license processors, and other staff. Summary of FY2024 initiatives includes: Implement a new Seed-to-Sale System.

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Americans for Safe Access

JANUARY 5, 2023

This year's National Medical Cannabis Unity conference marked not only 10 years of Unity, but also ASA’s 20th year of advocacy! Because this marked such a special occasion, we didn’t want anyone to miss a thing. That is why we have made Unity available for you to watch and share with others!

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NORML

JULY 29, 2019

Unlike many of us at NORML, Dr. Kleiman’s advocacy for ending marijuana prohibition did not stem from a deep appreciation of either personal freedom or equal rights; rather, he approached the issue primarily from a public safety and health perspective.

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2019

However, this time, they’ve taken their advocacy to our nation’s capital for NORML’s National Conference to lobby for reform on the federal level and expanded access to medicinal cannabis, such as The MORE Act and the Veterans Affairs Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019.

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Leafly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Nadir Pearson’s SMART org works to remove stigmas that stall research, business development, and vibes at colleges nationwide When Nadir Pearson was deciding what to dub Brown University’s first cannabis advocacy group, he wanted the name to speak for itself.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Hannah LaClaire for the Portland Press Herald Steph Sherer, founder of medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access, stressed during the panel Tuesday that contaminants are often an innocent mistake. “It It doesn’t mean that there’s someone who has some evil plan to contaminate patients,” she said.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2025

A new study from an industry advocacy group in California examines the content of dozens of unregulated intoxicating “hemp” products that are easily available in the Golden State despite being banned by state law. The study, entitled The Great Hemp Hoax , was released Feb.

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