Tag: Iowa GOP
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How Kim Reynolds Bullied Iowa City Council Members Out of Decriminalizing Marijuana
Iowa city council members who wished to decriminalize marijuana tell Iowa cannabis activists Kim Reynolds threatened to take away city funds from the state if the city council pursues marijuana decriminalization. As of today Kim Reynolds is the most unpopular governor in the country. Republicans stifling debate on a winning political issue using threats to…
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RFRA Changes The Cannabis Game; Fulfills My Prediction Religious Cannabis Constitutional Claims
Prior to RFRA state laws, I argued the first amendment right to religion would bring constitutional rulings for individuals protecting religious access to cannabis in private prayer. I think this is still the inevitable end result of cannabis litigations. There are several things to note about the RFRA.
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Read This: Iowa Cannabis Patient Complaints Over GOP Governor’s Restrictive Cannabis Laws
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee… And render unto our neighbours SEVENFOLD into their bosom their reproach… — Psalm 79 Iowa’s restrictive, expensive, and statistically problematic nascent medical marijuana industry is being economically assassinated. Ultimately, while medical marijuana is doing great things for cardholders in Iowa with chronic pain, the majority of…
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Rep. Steven Holt “Deeply Disturbed” About Curtailing Liberties…Except For Hemp Smoking
I find it quite ironic that today’s supposed moral high ground stance by Representative Steven Holt claims to be pro-liberty and worried about the Constitution: I am deeply disturbed when talking heads and so called experts suggest that restrictions on our liberty and economy should go on for as long as 18 months. That is…
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Three Iowa GOP House Members Call To Defend House Votes | Watch Democrats Videos Calling For Special Session Here
Two of the three GOP members so far confirmed have sent written letters requesting a special session. Hopefully, more Republicans will defend their public votes instead of deferring to the dictatorship of Iowa. Watch Iowa Senate Democrats videos responding to convicted drunk driver Kim Reynold’s attempted GOP dictatorship below.
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VIDEO | MedPharm Iowa Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today Includes Well Placed Educational Video Shorts, Answers Iowans About Manufacturing Processes, Commitment To Exploring Science In Spite Of Iowa Legislators Farming Ignorance
MedPharm answered some questions on their Facebook video feed after the event. They’ve always been very approachable and open to intelligent discourse. Jason Karimi · 32:29 What extraction methods will you be using? MedPharm Iowa · 0:00 Plants are extracted using solvent-free super critical CO2. Plant extracts are then further purified and concentrated to prepare…
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Iowa Patient Speaks Her Truth
From the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook comments: I made rso/f.e.c.o. oil for myself to control ptsd anxiety.my dog had tumors on her all over…i first rubbed rso on her lumps..but then i started her on rso/coconut oil orally, and her lumps went away after about 60 days…this is what a hit and miss…
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2018 Republican Candidate Jeff Shipley’s Message Of Peace, Positivity For Iowa House Of Representatives Campaign Letter Rings True
I can’t say enough good things about Jeff Shipley, whose running for Iowa House as a Republican. I’ve known Jeff for 8 years, and have watched him grow, and no matter what he’s taken on, the thing that has impressed me is his willingness to stay positive and work hard to do so even when…
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Drinking Liquor at the Polk County GOP Convention? Better Blog About It!
Yesterday’s Polk County GOP Convention had a reporter from the Iowa Republican there live blogging the event. Apparently, illegally consuming alcohol on school grounds is socially acceptable, but allowing medical cannabis for those who truly need it is not. From The Iowa Republican: ” 9:08 Good thing my flask is easily hidden. 9:42 (drink). 10:13…
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VIDEO: Iowa Republican Caucus Discusses Medical Cannabis at Polk County Convention
Today’s Polk County GOP convention discussed supporting medical cannabis. Video is below. See also: Live Blog: Polk County GOP Convention Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more.
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Iowa Cannabis Activists Find Success At Caucuses, Advance Medical Cannabis Resolutions To County Conventions — Bipartisan Supporters Elected as Delegates
Here’s my report about the Iowa Caucuses last Tuesday: Republican mayor of West Des Moines Steve Gaer , with daughter Margaret, who has a severe form of epilepsy. Steve and Sally want cannabis legalized for their daughter as recommended by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy in 2010, which heard testimony from former chair of the…
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Iowan with MS to Iowa Legislature: “It is your job to assist, not obstruct, MS patients and their decision to improve the quality of their lives”
For information on how to submit a medical cannabis resolution at tonight’s Iowa caucus, please see Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution. Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with multiple sclerosis: “With MS, the body’s energy is used up by the immune system. For 24 hours a day, the…
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Iowa Pastor: “As a member of the clergy…I hope that Iowa will legalize doctor prescribed cannabis”
For information on how to submit a medical cannabis resolution at tonight’s Iowa caucus, please see Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution. Here’s a testimonial from an Iowa pastor: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for…
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Iowa Caucuses Tonight at 7 pm: How To Submit Medical Cannabis Resolution
Voting is great. Caucusing is better. Go caucus. We’re all in this together. Last week’s post, Guide to Iowa Caucuses: Becoming a Delegate, and Introducing Medical Cannabis Resolutions, got a decent amount of shares on the social media sites. Let’s see if that translates into grassroots action tonight. Follow the above link for info on…
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Guide to Iowa Caucuses: Becoming a Delegate, and Introducing Medical Cannabis Resolutions
A coordinated effort is underway throughout Iowa to send medical cannabis supporters to the Iowa Caucuses. Here’s everything you need to know for this upcoming Tuesday. Dates to know: Precinct Caucuses: January 21 (next Tuesday) County Conventions: March 8 District Conventions: April 26 Republicans, look up your caucus location here: http://www.iowagop.org/2014-caucus-page/ Democrats, look up your…
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