ASA's Federal Quarterly Newsletter

The first edition of this publication was developed December of 2006 with a broader audience in mind. ASA is asking our supporters to print this newsletter at home and distribute it in their community. We also had ASA’s Congressional Outreach Program in mind when developing this newsletter. Our national office distributes the newsletter on Capitol Hill, and we encourage our supporters to use this publication as a reason to reach out to their Congressional and Senate district offices on a regular basis.

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Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Summer 2012
National, state and medical updates for legislators and other policymakers.
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Fall 2011
Designed for national policymakers, ASA's Medical Cannabis Update keeps you informed about the rapid development of medical cannabis law and public policy. Includes cannabinoid research updates on PTSD, cancer, neuroprotection, nausea, and glaucoma.
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Summer 2011
NATIONAL: ASA appeals DEA rescheduling denial; Federal bills pending; Tumor-fighting properties of cannabis acknowledged; Federal raids and threats shape state actions; Obama gets "F"; STATES: MD, DE, AZ, DC, ME all add patient protections; 6 states have pending bills; RESEARCH: Cancer, MS, Diabetes, Anxiety, Pain, Nausea, Endometriosis
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Summer 2010
Congress Questions Treasury, DOJ; Nat'l League of Cities Studies Cannabis; Updates from CA, NJ, RI, DC, CO, ME, MT, SD, AZ, OR; Recent Research on Delivery, Mental Health, Transplants, Anti-inflammation, GI, MS
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Spring 2010
Federal Raids Challenged by Legislators; DEA Nominee May Face Questions; D.C. Medical Cannabis Law Enacted, Suspended: Updates on NJ, WA, MD, IA, OH, MO, AL, DE, IL, MA, NY, WI; Research Report from UC
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Winter 2009
Updates on Congressional Action; AMA Position Change; State Program Updates for CA, CO, NM, ME, OR; New Research Findings
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Fall 2009
Legislative and National Updates; State Program News from CA, CO, MD, RI, HI; International and Research Developments
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Spring 2009
Medical Cannabis Developments: Legislative, Legal, State Programs, International and Research
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Summer '08
Policy updates on Congressional legislation, legal developments, state programs, and new research
Medical Cannabis Policy Update - Spring '08
Denial of Marijuana's Medical Use Faces Legal Challenge; DEA Escalates Attacks on Access, Patients Organize; ASA Cultivates, Capitalizes on Nationwide Support; New Research and More...
Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Oct 07
DEA Escalating in CA; ASA Says Gov't Must Answer for Misinformation; Judge Criticizes Jailing Patients; Congress Rejects Bid to Thwart State Laws, Members Urge DEA to Permit More Research; More on National Media and New Research...
Medical Cannabis Policy Update - June 07
In this issue: Updates on Federal Legislation, Research Findings, Legal Action, ASA Milestones, and State Law in NM, VT, RI, CT, TN, WA, NV
Medical Cannabis Policy Update - Mar 07
In this update: Pain study shows neuropathy relief; DEA Judge says research in "Public Interest"; DEA Raid updates and blotteri; ASA sues under DQA; Dustin Costa, James Holland, and David Harde sentencing; California higher court victory; and Colorado caregiver case.
Medical Cannabis Policy Update - Dec 06
  • RAID UPDATE
    Emboldened by Raich, DEA Intensifies Raids in California
  • LEGAL UPDATE
    Guilty Verdict in First Federal Medical Cannabis Trial in 3 Years
  • LEGAL UPDATE/ CHP
    CHP Forced to Obey California’s Medical Cannabis Law
  • NEW RESEARCH
    THC Inhibits Primary Marker of Alzheimer's Disease
  • NEW RESEARCH
    Cannabis Aids Hep-C Therapy
  • ENDORSMENTS
    AFSCME Endorses Medical Cannabis
  • CONFERENCES
    APHA Confers Award on Medical Cannabis Exhibit
    Medical Cannabis at the XVI International AIDS Conference

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