Press Releases

DOJ Budget Advances with Restrictions on Rescheduling, Medical Cannabis Businesses

Steph Sherer | July 15, 2025

Immediate Release: July 15, 2025 Contact: [email protected] CJS Approps keeps most protections for state medical cannabis programs after outcry from 45+ medical cannabis organizations

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Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections

Steph Sherer | July 14, 2025

Immediate Release July 14, 2025  Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections Washington, D.C. — Today, the CJS Appropriation Committee went against President Trump's proposal to omit protections for state medical cannabis laws.  A coalition of...

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Millions of Patients, One Message: Congress Must Protect Medical Cannabis

Steph Sherer | July 14, 2025

Immediate release:  July 14, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Today,  a coalition of 45 national and state-based organizations representing millions of patients, healthcare professionals, veterans, and caregivers announced a joint letter to congressional appropriators, that was delivered last week urging them...

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Emergency Town Hall in Flowery Branch, GA to Address Federal Threats to Medical Cannabis Protections

Yolanda Bennett | June 30, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA – The Georgia Medical Cannabis Society (GMCS), in partnership with Americans for Safe Access and Veterans Initiative 22, will host an Emergency Town Hall TODAY, Monday, June 30, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET at...

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Texas Becomes the 40th State with a Medical Cannabis Program

Steph Sherer | June 23, 2025

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...

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West Virginia Emergency Town Hall: Patient Advocates Convene to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections

Steph Sherer | June 20, 2025

Morgantown, WV—Americans for Safe Access (ASA), Veterans Initiative 22, American Legion Post 426, and New Leaf dispensaries are convening an emergency town hall today to address a critical threat to federal protections that safeguard medical cannabis patients.

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Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections

Steph Sherer | June 17, 2025

Press AdvisoryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2025 Contact: e. [email protected] Emergency Town Hall to Address Urgent Threat to Federal Medical Cannabis Protections Chesterland, OH—Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and Veterans Initiative 22 are convening an emergency town hall today to address...

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Americans for Safe Access Calls for Compassionate Leadership Amid DEA Hearing Delay on Cannabis Rescheduling

Amy Marasco | August 27, 2024

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2024  Washington, D.C. — In light of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) announcement to schedule a hearing on the rescheduling of cannabis, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) emphasizes the urgent need for compassionate leadership in...

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Media Briefing on the Next Steps of the Rescheduling Process

Amy Marasco | July 22, 2024

For immediate release: Media Briefing on the Next Steps of the Rescheduling Process July 22, 2024, 1 pm ET Zoom Conference: Please go to the bottom of this page for the Zoom sign-in link. Healthcare Experts & Cannabis Stakeholders Clear...

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HHS Report on Cannabis Scheduling is Available & Statement from ASA

Debbie Churgai | January 13, 2024

CONTACT: Steph Sherer, [email protected], (510) 872-7822   Media Advisory: References for Reporting on HHS Report and Cannabis Rescheduling and Statement from ASA   ASA’s Statement on HHS “I am excited to see that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) incorporated...

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