First-Ever Bill in U.S. Senate to Legalize Marijuana for Medical Use Teleconference at 3pm EST with Patients and Advocates to discuss CARERS Act Today, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the introduction of legislation to legalize marijuana for medical use. The Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States – […]
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Tuesday: Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to Introduce Historic Medical Marijuana Legislation
First-Ever Bill in U.S. Senate To Legalize Marijuana for Medical Use Tuesday: Senate Press Conference @12:30 pm and Drug Policy Alliance Teleconference @ 3 pm Will Reveal Details Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 10, at 12:30pm EST, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) will host a press conference to […]
The Year in Marijuana Legislation: a NORML View of 2014
This past year was a historic one for the enactment of marijuana law reform at the state and federal level. While the passage of voter initiatives legalizing pot in Alaska and Oregon, as well as voters’ approval of a municipal measuredepenalizingmarijuan… Read article here: High Times
TODAY: With Clock Running Out, Patients and Caregivers Rally In Albany to Urge the Passage of Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation – the Compassionate Care Act
Last Day of the Legislative Session Arrives as Negotiations Between Governor, Senate and Assembly Continue Patients & Families to Deliver Thousands of Signatures to Albany Leadership, Demanding Action: “Don’t Make Us Wait Another Year for Relief — Bring the Bill to the Senate Floor Today!” Albany – On what is scheduled to be the last […]
TODAY: Over 100 Patients, Caregivers, and Advocates Travel to Albany to Urge Passage of Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation – the Compassionate Care Act
Negotiations Between Senate, Assembly and Governor Continue as Deadline for Passage Approaches Patients & Families Demand Action: “Don’t Make Us Wait Another Year for Relief!” Albany – With only two days left in the legislative session, over 100 patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers will gather in Albany for rallies urging Governor Cuomo and Senate leaders […]
Governor Undermines Negotiations on Medical Marijuana, Makes Last-Minute Series of Demands in Disappointing Effort to Sink Legislation
For Years, Governor Ignored Pleas by Patients and Advocates to Work Together on Legislation Outraged Patients and Families Demand Governor to Stop Playing Politics With Peoples Lives; Senate Should Vote Immediately Albany – Today Governor Cuomo leaked to the media his list of changes he wants made to New York’s comprehensive medical marijuana bill – […]
Rock Star and Cancer Survivor Melissa Etheridge, In Albany for a Concert Saturday, Urges Passage of New York’s Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation — the Compassionate Care Act
In a Show of Support for Fellow Cancer Survivors and Other Patients, Etheridge Helps Advocates as They Enter the Final Days of the Legislative Session With Still No Action from Senate Leadership Albany – Legendary rock star and cancer survivor, Melissa Etheridge – who is in the state capital for a concert on Saturday at the […]
TODAY: Faith Leaders, Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers Travel to Albany to Urge Passage of Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation – the Compassionate Care Act
2 PM: Prayer Vigil for Suffering Patients and Families to be held outside of Senate Chambers; Faith Leaders to Call on Senate Leaders to Take Action before June 19th Faith Leaders and Patient Advocates Available for Interviews Albany – Today, Faith leaders from across the state and patients living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, severe seizure […]
Today: Providers, Patients and Caregivers from Across State Travel to Albany to Urge Legislature to Pass Comprehensive Medical Marijuana Legislation
Advocacy Day Follows Announcement of Growing List of Supporters for the Compassionate Care Act, including The New York Academy of Medicine Providers, Patients and Family Members from Across NY Available for Interviews Albany – Today, more than a dozen patients, families, caregivers and healthcare providers from across New York are gathering in Albany […]
HIGH TIMES Legislation Roundup: April 28
Many state legislators agree, and are doing their best to fill the gap between that part of America hell bent on maintaining prohibition and the part working to establish sensible marijuana policies. High Times