Press Releases

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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Consumer Beware: Report Reveals Major Disparities in State Cannabis Testing Programs

Debbie Churgai | July 11, 2023

CONTACT: Debbie Churgai, [email protected], (202) 618-6973   Consumer Beware: Report Reveals Major Disparities in State Cannabis Testing Programs Advocates Call for Enhanced Product Safety Protocols and Consumer Education   WASHINGTON, DC – Today Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a leading...

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Congress Aims to Remove Restrictions for Veterans and Medical Cannabis

Debbie Churgai | April 20, 2023

CONTACT: Debbie Churgai, [email protected], (202) 618-6973 Congress Aims to Remove Restrictions for Veterans and Medical Cannabis  Effort supported by Americans for Safe Access, Veterans and Patient Organizations  WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday,  the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, legislation that...

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State Medical Cannabis Laws Graded by Patient Advocates in New Report

Debbie Churgai | February 02, 2023

Americans for Safe Access Releases Annual Report to Policymakers on Patient Perspectives of the Success of State Medical Cannabis Programs  WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) unveiled their annual report, “2022 State of the States Report: An Analysis...

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MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE ONLINE FOR 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL MEDICAL CANNABIS UNITY CONFERENCE

Debbie Churgai | December 20, 2022

MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENTS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ADVOCATES, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVERGE ONLINE FOR 10th ANNUAL NATIONAL MEDICAL CANNABIS UNITY CONFERENCE Medical Cannabis Advocacy Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy   WASHINGTON, DC — On December 12-14, 2022, Americans for Safe Access (ASA)...

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Patients Applaud President Biden Signing Cannabis Research Bill, Demand Continued Medical Cannabis Reforms

Paul Marini | December 02, 2022

Patients Applaud President Biden Signing Cannabis Research Bill, Demand Continued Medical Cannabis Reforms President Biden Signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act, the First Stand-Alone Cannabis Reform Bill, but Cannabis Patients Still Left Behind Washington, DC – Today, President...

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ASA Launches 2022 Vote Medical Marijuana Guide

Paul Marini | October 24, 2022

2022 Voter Guide Provides Information on how Elected Officials have Voted on Cannabis Policy For Immediate Release: October 24, 2022                          Contact: Abbey Roudebush [email protected] (202) 921-6649 Washington, DC – Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a national...

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California Cannabis Stakeholders Join Together to Address Patient Needs

Debbie Churgai | April 18, 2022

Americans for Safe Access Announces New Agenda for California with New Advisory Group focusing on Improved Patient Access, Affordability, Equity, Product Safety and more WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Safe Access (ASA) announces the creation of The ASA California Advisory Committee...

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