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Timeline of Events So Far: #FreeBenton

Jul 22, 2014

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Benton Mackenzie has been found guilty. Sentencing is August 28th. The Governor, the Supreme Court, OR the Legislature can step in and save this man’s life at any time. Here’s an attempt at explaining what has happened thus far: 2005: Iowa Supreme Court denies medical necessity defense in Bonjour v. Iowa, 694 N.W.2d 511 (Iowa…

[VIDEO] Heated Discussion on Floor of Iowa Senate Last Tuesday: A Glimmer of Hope for Medical Cannabis?

Mar 17, 2014

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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Last Tuesday, multiple Senators from both sides of the aisle got into a quibble on the floor of the Iowa Senate. Click here to view the video in the Iowa Senate archives. Discussion begins at 27:35 of the video. Republicans accused Senator Bolkcom of being disingenuous with his leadership on this issue, while Senator Bolkcom…

[UPDATED 1-17] Two New Medical Cannabis Bills To Be Introduced in Iowa Legislature This Year

Jan 15, 2014

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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Stay tuned to this blog post for updates. Sources tell me a bill has been pre-filed this week that would remove cannabis from Schedule I. This bill would not create access to cannabis in any way, shape, or form (emphasis added). A separate bill modeled after New Mexico’s program is in it’s draft phase. As…

[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013

Dec 18, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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Senator Joe Bolkcom has uploaded these videos to his YouTube channel for anyone who couldn’t attend the December 2nd discussion on medical cannabis at the Des Moines Public Library. You can also see video of the Iowa City hearing here courtesy of Iowa City Cable TV. Legislators in attendance at this event: Representative Bruce Hunter…

[VIDEO] Iowa City Public Library: A Conversation about Medical Marijuana in Iowa — November 19th, 2013

Dec 17, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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If you were unable to attend the medical cannabis hearings around the state over the past few weeks, not to worry — video of the Iowa City hearing is available online here. Huge thanks to Iowa City Cable TV for producing this video! Click the picture to be taken to the video courtesy of Iowa…

November Sets New Record for WeedPress As Patients Continue to Send Letters About Their Struggles

Dec 4, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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Last month saw more media attention on the issue of medical cannabis than I’ve ever seen — and it’s mostly due to the patients that have been pushing this issue and coming forward. Senator Bolkcom said we needed to gather patient testimonials, and patients have responded since I put the call out on the Iowa…

TONIGHT: 6 PM, Des Moines Public Library Downtown, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa” in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3

Dec 2, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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NOTE: Meeting is in meeting rooms 2 and 3. Meeting room 1 is having a writers workshop tonight. DECEMBER 2, 2013 CONTACT: Joe Bolkcom, 319-330-9541 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE NOTE: At 5:00 pm tonight Dr. Jenison and patient/family member presenters (below) will be available at the Des Moines Public Libary for interviews prior to…

Iowa Public Radio: ODCP Director Steve Lukan Incorrectly Cites Out of Date Federal Program, Encourages Iowans To Apply

Nov 30, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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Apparently Governor Branstad isn’t the only one who can’t get his facts straight on medical cannabis. Listeners of this past Monday’s River to River program on Iowa Public Radio heard a very heated discussion. Steve Lukan, Director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy, admitted that medical cannabis is needed for the people of…

Rachael Selmiski Interview on Iowa Public Radio: “I know people have presented me with synthetic forms, but actually the whole plant is very beneficial”

Nov 30, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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If you missed the medical marijuana discussion on Iowa Public Radio’s River to River program this past Monday, you can either click here to listen to a recording of the show or follow WeedPress on Facebook for transcriptions of the show. Here’s Rachael Selmiski’s interview. Follow her Facebook page Miracle 4 Maggie to find out…

PRESS ADVISORY: A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa — Monday, December 2 at Des Moines Public Library

Nov 22, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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NOVEMBER 22 , 2013 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa – Monday December 2, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Des Moines Public Library, downtown, 1000 Grand Avenue. The meeting will feature a presentation by the former Medical Director of the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program. Dr. Jenison will make…

[UPDATE] 48 Hours After Maggie’s First Dose of Cannabis Oil #Miracle4Maggie

Nov 9, 2013

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Jason Karimi, WeedPress Contributor

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17 month old Maggie Selmeski has gotten her first dose of cannabis oil in Colorado. From TheSelmeskis.blogspot.com: “As I type, she has been on the oil for almost 48 hours. We gave her that first dose and watched with anticipation. All that we have worked for over the past few months all of the sudden…

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