Tag: Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana
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Cannabis Movement Ending Era Of Personalities
The cannabis world is structurally changing. It’s moving away from informal, personality-driven, relationship-based influence and toward: 1. compliance-heavy operations 2. institutional capital 3. audited finances 4. federal-facing regulatory posture 5. documentation, transparency, and risk controls That shift favors people and organizations that are: 1. procedurally clean 2. boring in a good way 3. compliance-literate 4.…
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FDA Says Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Law Doesn’t Risk Federal Funds For Academic Institutions
POLITICS FDA Says Iowa’s Medical Marijuana Law Doesn’t Risk Federal Funds For Academic Institutions https://www.marijuanamoment.net/fda-says-iowas-medical-marijuana-law-doesnt-risk-federal-funds-for-academic-institutions/
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New Iowa Cannabis Lobbyist Network Incorporates
A new Iowa marijuana lobbying organization has incorporated as of November 22, 2025. Meet the Iowa Cannabis Action Network: Started by this lady: I’ve talked a few times with Gina over the past few years. I’ll let her do her own introductions. But I liked Gina, she’s very likable and approachable, and recall having encouraged…
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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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Petition To South Dakota Legislature Senate And House Leadership
Copy To: President of the South Dakota Senate Copy to: Speaker of the South Dakota House This petition is submitted pursuant to: South Dakota Constitution 0N-6-4§ 4: § 4. Right of petition and peaceable assembly. The right of petition, and of the people peaceably to assemble to consult for the common good and make known their opinions, shall never be abridged.…
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Nebraska Probationer Requests Medical Cannabis Be Allowed In Court Filing
Filing motion with district court judge here today to find out if Nebraska probation has to let medical cannabis be used which the law seems to say it does Here’s the motion below: Per Thurston County Clerk of Court direction this motion is filed via email. August 4 2025 4:20 pm Motion To…
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DEA Brief in Iowaska Healing Church Iowa Lawsuit July 2025
Download the DEA brief at the above link. Case concerns an ayahuasca church demanding religious exemption to use ayahuasca in ceremony as their sacrament. Interesting brief.
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Recent DEA Footnote Acknowledges Two Part CAMU Test!
For those following mj rescheduling, pg 7 fn 13 of this DEA doc temporarily placing 3 synth opioids in schedule I may be of interest. DEA acknowledges the existence of and authority for the 2-part test for CAMU, though it also applies its own 5-part test: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-11462.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov
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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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Senator John Thune: Federal Solution To State Medical Marijuana Laws In Hands Of State, Not Congress
Senator John Thune’s office had me come install a TV mount for them and while there I asked a question. I got a letter in response that wasn’t a form letter at all. Below is the recording I made of my phone call to the state Attorney Generals office. I am also contacting the governor…
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Write Your Lawmakers: Schools Funding In Marijuana States At Risk
When a future presidential administration starts defunding public schools using marijuana laws in violation of federal law as an excuse I’ll be over here saying we had the solution this whole time. For three years straight the Iowa medical cannabis advisory board officially recommended lawmakers apply for federal exemption to Iowa’s cannabis program. In 2020,…
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Notice To State Officials: stop forcing South Dakotans to violate federal drug law to participate in medical cannabis program
April 17, 2025 VACANT VACANTANY STREETANY TOWN, Iowa 55555 HF 990 and HF 995 – Medical Cannabidiol Dear Representative VACANT, House File 990 / House File 995 (Medical Cannabidiol) House File 990 and House File 995 are on the House Debate Calendar today 4/17/2025. Please stop forcing Iowans to violate federal drug law to participate in this program. Use of…
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SD State Reply Brief Example RE: RFRA Motion To Dismiss Cannabis Charges
The State opposes Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss, arguing: II. ARGUMENT A. State Has Compelling Interests Under Strict Scrutiny B. Burden on Religion is Not “Substantial” C. Precedent Rejects Broad Exemptions III. CONCLUSION The Motion to Dismiss should be denied because: Dated: [XX/XX/XXXX]Respectfully submitted,[Prosecutor Name][County State’s Attorney Office] Strategic Takeaways for Defense Rebuttal ************************************************* IN THE…
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Standing Granted In Religious Cannabis Lawsuit
A case I’m working on for a religious cannabis lawsuit demanding equal access to state authorized medical dispensaries via some remedy entailing a separate process for religious users to apply for a religious card has been granted standing following the state’s motion to dismiss. The case will now move on to the merits. I am…
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Religious Cannabis Exemption Iowa Research
Government cannot favor religious activity over secular, or visa versa. The judicial cannon of constitutional avoidance means an unconstitutional statute is only unconstitutional if it is actually applied to someone in an unconstitutional way. Someone has to be injured by it, or it’s never going to be held unconstitutional. The problem with…
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Nebraska: Former Governor Funding Anti-Cannabis Politicians Campaigns While AG Lies About Federal Laws
Despite 70% of Nebraskans voting to demand their rights to use cannabis as medicine (five ounces of flower is as of the time of this blog article legal for Nebraskans to possess and even sell to each other) biased officials in Nebraska’s top law enforcement office are making legally incorrect public proclamations. Weaponizing and cherry…
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Medical cannabis advocates hope federal changes lead to progress for Iowa marijuana laws
Mark Langgin of New Frontier Action discusses medical cannabis developments at the federal level, and the importance of federal laws impacting Iowa state marijuana laws, on Fox 17. Here’s the link to this story: https://kdsm17.com/news/local/medical-cannabis-advocates-hope-federal-changes-lead-to-progress-for-iowa-marijuana-laws Good job, New Frontier Action, in the Fox 17 interview. Interestingly, WeedPress has a connection to New Frontier Action. According…
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Success: WeedPress Discusses Iowa Marijuana Laws, Federal Exemption Process (21 CFR § 1307.03 and 1308.43) At Public Medical Cannabidiol Board Hearing
Below is video of the May 21, 2021 Iowa Medical Cannabidiol board hearing. I was the first person to speak — watch below, beginning around the 3 minute mark. See more previously from WeedPress: This Email Provides A Solution To Federal Interference With South Dakota’s Medical Cannabis Laws After watching what I had to say,…
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Dear Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, my prescription has a warning that it may cause death.
Iowa patient Brandy Beckholm writes: I’m an Iowa native woman and I’ve made a message trying to reach out to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds about a “normal person” seeking alternative medical pain management. I explain my side effects from taking Percocet and mind you, it was only 6 pills out of 15 prescribed. I fell…
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Agenda: November 13, 2020 Virtual Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting
View the original post at https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/2aae0d2 Agenda: November 13, 2020 Virtual Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Having trouble viewing? View this as webpage 11/9/2020 Agenda: November 13, 2020 Virtual Medical Cannabidiol Board Meeting Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, November 13, 2020, the final Medical Cannabidiol Board meeting of 2020 will be held virtually using the information below: WebEx Link (Click…
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Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Recommendations To Des Moines Marijuana Enforcement Task Force September 18 2020
The following is the final version. Original formatting: Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Recommendations Des Moines Marijuana Enforcement Task Force September 18, 2020 Written by Jason Karimi Co-Founder, Executive Director, Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana First of all, I would like to deeply and personally thank everyone involved in bringing this task force about, and…
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September 10, 2020: Letter from the Chair of the Des Moines Marijuana Enforcement Task Force
September 10, 2020 Jason Karimi Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana 7688 NW 86th Avenue Johnston, IA 50131 Playsoccer711@gmail.com RE: Des Moines City Council Marijuana Task Force Dear Mr. Karimi: On September 16, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Des Moines City Council Marijuana Task Force will hold a Zoom meeting to receive public…
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Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana, Longtime Advocacy Group, Submitted These 65 Policy Suggestions To Decriminalize Des Moines Task Force
Good afternoon, Thank you for inviting us to take part. Having reached out to colleagues across the country, we offer the following, and look forward to making ourselves available in the future to help make our communities safer. Thank you again, Jason Karimi Executive Director, Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana 515.509.8883 7688 NW 86th…
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Iowa Patients For Medical Marijuana Sends First Email To Supporters About Decriminalize Des Moines
https://mailchi.mp/e49863f4606e/help-iowa-patients-decriminalize-dsm-marijuana-possession Subscribe to Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Emails Iowa Patients have never been criminals. Decriminalize DSM 2020 Fellow Iowa Patients and advocates, we truly need your help and ideas here! So, I was invited to provide suggestions for policy proposals on decriminalizing marijuana in Des Moines. If you could, can you read our…
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I’ve Just Been Invited To Provide Des Moines City Council Marijuana Task Force With Policy Suggestions On How To Decriminalize Marijuana!
Below is the letter to myself from Gary Dickey, Chair of the Des Moines City Council Marijuana Task Force. I’m going to send a one sentence response in that I support any reduction or elimination of penalties for any and all forms of marijuana use, transport, and personal cultivation. I also urge the city council…
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Iowa Public Radio’s Ben Kieffer Hosts WeedPress For An Hour Long Discussion At Iowa Capitol Law Library [TRANSCRIPT SOON]
This interview took place April 2nd 2019. Unexpectedly Ben Kieffer brought up the WeedPress blog (follow us on Facebook) and asked about it, so I figured it’s relevant to post here. https://www.iowapublicradio.org/post/defining-unborn-person-and-stronger-medical-marijuana?fbclid=IwAR0O-p-LgTV4F3RVUxo3S8Ig_GTZ-XShy6edG8g62M03ddQ8fPWaNKDkzmQ#stream/0 Listen to the full hour of this Legislative Day edition of River to River here- Bills exploring medical marijuana and the definition…
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Today’s 420 Online Town Hall Discusses STATES Act, States Roles And Responsibilities, Taxes
Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana co-hosted a 420 online town hall today and asked a good question that had an even better response. Thank you to US Senate candidate Eddie Mauro for hosting this event. Our question was as follows: “The federal government’s role in creating exemptions for state marijuana laws is already on…
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BREAKING: 2 Iowa Dispensaries PERMANENTLY CLOSE, Reducing Patient Access In The Most Restrictive Program In The Country Even More!
This just in today. Zero notice was given by Have A Heart — and I can’t really blame them. Kim Reynolds has thrown patients off a cliff. Seeing this inevitability, it appears this company decided to cut it’s losses and quit without any notice to stop any further financial loss. Iowa patients, already lacking…
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Iowa Dispensaries Are Now Offering Roadside Pickup For Consumer Medications
The market, provides. Iowa patients, please be advised that Iowa medical dispensaries are dispensing medication through curbside pickup. Find your local dispensary contact information below for more details. I don’t believe every dispensary is currently participating but am not entirely certain. For patients, this means they can still access cannabis products without having to set…
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Proposed Medical Cannabis Changes Worry Some Iowa Patients
Iowa Public Radio covers an Iowa patient’s story of getting her life back through the medical cannabis program. If some proposed legal changes take effect at the statehouse this year, says IPR, Iowan Wendy Shoemaker’s dose will be interfered with. Important nod to Lucas Nelson of Medpharm Iowa’s citation of Conant v Walters (prohibiting…
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The Legal Importance Of Understanding Between Legal CBD, And Illegal CBD
They’re the same molecule. One kind of CBD can get your kids reported to DHS, as internal emails to state employees showed last week. The other kind is specifically codified in Iowa law to not allow DHS interference — meaning legislators explicitly told DHS to not go after people if they have a medical cannabidiol…
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Just Announced Plan For Iowa Marijuana In 2020 From Senator Joe Bolkcom And Representative John Forbes!
Today’s notes in brief on this morning’s Iowa Statehouse announcements on medical cannabis efforts for 2020: 1. Kim Reynolds, Kim Reynolds, Kim Reynolds Senator Joe Bolkcom made plain the sole remaining obstacle to a decent, patient-centered cannabis program in Iowa. In today’s Iowa Statehouse announcement Livestreamed here on Facebook, Senator Bolkcom said, “This is…
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Iowa Cannabis Supporters Urged Strongly To Call The Medical Board On Behalf Of PTSD Patients
On Nov. 1, the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board will vote on adding PTSD as a qualified condition for medical cannabis. To help Iowa veterans, call the Medical Cannabidiol Board at 515-725-2076 ASAP. Urge them to allow Iowa veterans to legally treat service-related PTSD with safe medicines made from cannabis.
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Is Iowa’s Des Moines Grown Medical Marijuana GMO? Here’s What The Growers Said After They Were Asked
From today’s many heated Facebook conversations that made productive gains and insights into this week’s funnel deadlines and problems being resolved through legislative and other means (like education): Ayla Mamutoi Right why do we have to take their GMO 3% shit 2 Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Ayla Mamutoi GMO? 1 Ayla Mamutoi…
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Iowa Public Radio: Defining ‘Unborn Person’ and Stronger Medical Marijuana
One issue controversial. One not so much anymore. Listen to the latest medical marijuana discussion here from Iowa Public Radio.
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Splendor in the Grass? A Pilot Study Assessing the Impact of Medical Marijuana on Executive Function.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27790138 Front Pharmacol. 2016 Oct 13;7:355. eCollection 2016. Splendor in the Grass? A Pilot Study Assessing the Impact of Medical Marijuana on Executive Function. Gruber SA1, Sagar KA1, Dahlgren MK2, Racine MT3, Smith RT3, Lukas SE4. Author information Abstract Currently, 25 states and Washington DC have enacted full medical marijuana (MMJ) programs while 18…
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Transcript from Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Hearing August 3rd 2018 Ankeny Iowa [TRANSCRIPT]
This is an unofficial transcript, first draft. Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Hearing Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Hearing August 3rd 2018 Part 1 etc August 3rd, 2018 Ankeny Iowa Part 1 https://www.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/Iowa/MCAB_2018_08_03_1. Moderator: Here’s when I think we’ll go ahead and get started. I officially call to order the August 3rd 2018 Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory…
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Iowa Medical Marijuana Program Acceptance Letter Looks Like This. You Take It To The DOT To Get A Card. Some Patients Don’t Like That It’s Seemingly Tied To Driver License Databases.
This is what a letter from IDPH looks like courtesy of a member of Iowa Patients:
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How To Become A Medical Cannabis Patient In Iowa By Medpharm Iowa
Click here to visit MedPharm Iowa’s 4-step instructional page, and share it on Facebook with a friend or neighbor interested in the program. Facebook: Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana
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My Interview With Fox 42 KPTM Omaha Yesterday Criticizes Dispensary Products For Not Fully Helping Patients — Here’s What We Said [VIDEO]
The group “Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana” fights to get medical cannabis to people it says could find relief with it, but the group says these dispensaries don’t go far enough. “It improves their quality of life as far as legal issues,” said Jason Karimi, the group’s executive director, “but for many of the…
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Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana, For The First Time, Surpasses All Iowa Advocacy Groups With 7,065 Follows
Legalize Iowa set the pace for the longest time, but now…
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TODAY | Iowa Patients With Marijuana Cards: Early Consultation At The Windsor Heights Marijuana Shop By Appointment Only On Tuesday November 20th [CONTACT INFO]
Early Consultations Schedule an Appointment! We will be opening our dispensaries in less than two weeks! We know many of you have been waiting a long time for this. In order to make the most of your visit, we will be providing consultations prior to our grand opening. This will allow you to better understand…
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When Peter Komendowski Criticizes Medical Marijuana Patient Advocates As Wanting To Get High
He’s actually criticizing a coalition of medical marijuana patients desperate for someone to speak on their behalf. Previously on WeedPress: Peter Komendowski’s Partnership for a Drug Free Iowa surely has a price when it comes to compassion and caring Now that that coalition has succeeded, Peter should lose his job. He’s a waste of money,…
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This Iowa Patient Wants Her Story Shared
From a message received Thursday: “From 2010 to 2016 I lost 2 properties and life as I had known it being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2013, in Iowa my Social Security Decision in 2015 was case precedent setting. Documenting my illegal use of marijuana to get off all pharmaceuticals. the judge used law to back…
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Iowa Patients For Medical Marijuana Founder Jimmy Morrison Has Harsh Words Two Months Out For The So Called Iowa Medical Program
Jimmy writes at Let Us Disagree.Com: Iowa’s Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer seriously needs to reconsider her oath as a nurse to do no harm. Because of her police state, my grandparents suffer from arthritis with no relief, my relatives can’t get the medicine they need to treat epilepsy, me and the other bipolar people I’ve met are…
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Cannabinoids for Behavioral Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial With Crossover.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02956226 Study Description Go to Brief Summary: This study aims to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of cannabinoids mix [cannabidiol (CBD), Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in a 20:1 ratio, BOL Pharma, Israel] for behavioral problems in children and youth with ASD. Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase Autistic Disorder Drug: Cannabinoids – 99% pure cannabinoids mixDrug: PlaceboDrug: Cannabinoids…
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More Updates As Facebook Suspends Iowa Marijuana Activist Account — Purge Consuming Ron Paul Institute Director, Antiwar.com, Other Journalists — Are You Next?
Social media accounts have been known to censor and limit political discourse for years. We talked about it in 2011 with Ron Paul at a meeting of the Young Americans for Liberty chapter Presidents during national convention. Now, the public is finding out about selective political censorship as Alex Jones, Ron Paul, Justin Raimondo, and…
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Certified Debilitating Medical Conditions of Patients Approved for CBD Registration Card | Source: Iowa Department of Public Health Office of Medical Cannabidiol | May 1st, 2018
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MCAB Meeting Minutes January 19 2018 | Seven Registered Advocates Spoke Including MedPharm Iowa, Iowans for Safe Access, Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana, Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319- 0075 515-281-7689 www. idph.iowa.gov DEAF RELAY (Hearing or Speech Impaired) 711 or 1- 800-735-2942 DRAFT Notes Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board January 19, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Iowa Laboratory Facility – DMACC…
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Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Endorses Dr. Andy McGuire for Governor
Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Dr. Andy McGuire Gubernatorial Campaign was endorsed by Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana this evening via their Facebook: Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana After careful vetting of the Democratic primary field Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana would like to encourage voters to participate in the June 5th primary by casting…
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Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Hearing Scheduled For August and November — Dates and Location Plus How To Petition For Additional Illnesses (Without Having To Spend Time Suing For Equal Protection)
https://idph.iowa.gov/mcarcp/meetings 08/03/2018 – 08-03-2018 – Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Meeting – Iowa Laboratory Facility – 2240 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA 11/02/2018 – 11-02-2018 – Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Advisory Board Meeting – Iowa Laboratory Facility – 2240 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA Here’s the link to apply for a medical card: https://idph.iowa.gov/mcarcp/applications Here’s the link to…
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#ActionAlert May 10th Court Hearing In The Matter Of Property (0% THC CBD food supplements) Seized From Carrie Bluml By Carroll Police Department’s JJ Schreck (aka Lori Campbell? lol)
From Iowa Courts Online: Title: IN THE MATTER OF PROPERTY SEIZED FROM CARRIE BLUML Case: 02141 SPCV039953 (CARROLL) Citation Number: Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date ORDER SETTING HEARING NEU A ERIC 04/24/2018 04/25/2018 04/25/2018 Comments: SEIZED PROPERTY 05/10/2018 09:30 AM MAG. From Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana: Facebook event:…
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![Kemin Industries consultant on Lazer 103.3 and Channel 5 News says State of Iowa’s THC limitations increase cost to their program for patients, other issues | [VIDEO] [AUDIO]](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/iowa-seal.png?w=418)
Kemin Industries consultant on Lazer 103.3 and Channel 5 News says State of Iowa’s THC limitations increase cost to their program for patients, other issues | [VIDEO] [AUDIO]
Video from We Are Iowa’s Jessica Flynn: http://w3.cdn.anvato.net/player/prod/v3/anvload.html?key=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 An even more informative interview was done on Lazer 103.3. Click this link to listen. Michael Libbie’s Radio Show ‘Insight on Business The News Hour’ did a good show as well. Click here to listen. These are very important discussions. Here’s some other media that has exploded…
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Medical Marijuana Bills Advance at Iowa State House — March 18th, 2018
Follow WeedPress on Facebook for updates. You requested to be notified of the following actions or changes to your watched bills and rules: Legislation HF 2432 A bill for an act relating to the collection of fees and the performance of background investigations under the medical cannabidiol Act, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB…
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Benton Mackenzie trial postponed. Notes from court this morning:
9:19 am: All rise. 9:20 am: Courtroom #4 is packed to the brim. Courtroom #3 is where County Attorney’s office told me to go. Judge: Asks if defense attorney would like to address court. DA: Says Mackenzie is hallucinating, unable to sit in chair, medication on way, phone call to Charles Mackenzie has medicine on…
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MUST SEE: West Des Moines Mayor, Republican Steve Gaer, on Iowa Public Television: “Don’t deny us something we know has helped other people”
West Des Moines Mayor Steve Gaer (R) and Senator Joe Bolkcom discussed medical cannabis on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Press. Joining Bolkco and Gaer at the Iowa Press table were moderator Dean Borg; Kay Henderson, news director for Radio Iowa; and James Lynch, political reporter for The Gazette. Click here to watch the full video…
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[VIDEO] Heated Discussion on Floor of Iowa Senate Last Tuesday: A Glimmer of Hope for Medical Cannabis?
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…
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Iowan with Scoliosis, Bipolar: “If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with scoliosis and bipolar disorder: “I have been diagnosed with scoliosis and deterioration of the disks and spine. I am an avid smoker. If it wasn’t for marijuana I would not be able to walk or move and take care of my daily duties. It helps with my pain…
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Iowan Anonymous Testimony: “It must be regulated”
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowan: “I pray that Iowa will take the studies from responsible states like New Mexico program. There are so many scientific studies from different universities all over the country and the world on the positive use of cbd and thc for medical use and also agricultural uses. It must be…
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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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These are the Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Iowa City medical marijuana hearing before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy
The following is a list of Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Iowa Board of Pharmacy Hearing on medical cannabis in Iowa City, Iowa. Follow WeedPress on Facebook for more. See also: Iowans who spoke at the 2009 Des Moines medical marijuana hearing before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy October 7, 2009 Reported by Sue…
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Iowan with Migraines: “It is impossible to overdose on cannabis, but the pills that doctors prescribe kill people everyday.”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with chronic migraines: “I have been getting migraines since I was about 16. I went to a neurologist at the University of Iowa to see why I was getting headaches that made me vomit and very sensitive to light and sound. Over a period of time I tried four…
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Iowan with Depression, ADHD: “I have effectively removed pharmaceuticals from my life and have never been better”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan from Mahaska County: “I’ve been on over a dozen medications for depression, anxiety and adhd. Medications children and young adults should not be on. Upon taking control of my life and being solely responsible for my care, I have effectively removed pharmaceuticals from my life and have never been…
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Iowan with Spinal Stenosis: “I want medical marijuana — and I don’t want to go to jail”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan with spinal stenosis: “I have many things wrong with my spine: No L-3 L-4 disc Spinal Stenosis Bone Spurs Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis Nerve Impingement I have arthritis throughout my spine, in my hands, knees, and ankles. I cannot sleep longer than 3 hours due to pain. I have been prescribed…
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“My sister suffers extreme spasticity from MS, but medical marijuana is the only thing that has helped her.”
Here’s a testimonial from Winnebago County: “Cannabis has proven medical benefits. It is impossible to overdose on, it is not a central nervous system depressor and can therefore be used in conjunction with many other drugs, it is safer to use than tylenol from a potential for death perspective, and it is far less addictive…
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Scott County, Iowa: “Medical marijuana could dramatically help subdue those seizures”
Here’s a testimonial from Scott County, Iowa: “I have learned that some properties or compounds that come from the marijuana plant could be very helpful towards helping persons with severe seizures due to medical issues that people are born with. I am sure that there are many types of illnesses to mention here but I…
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Iowa mother wants medical cannabis for children’s epilepsy, ADHD
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowa mother: “My son is five and has been on phenobarbital for three years for the epilepsy. He always has bruises from it. I would love to be able to have him on something that mother nature has made herself. I also have severe anxiety. My eldest son has been…
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Anonymous Iowan: “I don’t think it’s right for us to have to leave home just to receive proper medical care.”
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowa mother: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for link to petition. “The fact that cannabis oil has been proven to shrink and slow tumor growth is completely ignored by the government. Every day I have to…
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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 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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Anonymous Iowan: “When I called a suicide hotline number, they told me to look up the effects of medical cannabis.”
Here’s a testimonial from a young man who found relief when he moved to California: “I am 27 years old and have suffered from depression and I self harm and cant afford my medication. When I called a suicide hotline number, they told me to look up the effects of medical cannabis. During this time…
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Wapello County, Iowa: “I have a husband with MS who has had brain cancer. He has lived past his expectancy and he has treated himself with cannabis.”
Here’s a testimonial from Wapello County, Iowa: “There’s too many benefits to be ignored any longer. Maybe people wouldn’t become so addicted to all these prescription drugs if there was something natural to turn to. I have a husband with MS who has had brain cancer. He has lived past his expectancy and he has…
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Iowan with Muscular Dystrophy: “If medical cannabis were legal I would have a better quality of life.”
Here’s a testimonial from an Iowan from Clinton County: “I feel that something with almost none to no side effects that is non-addictive will be way better for me. I just want my life back! I suffer from Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a form of Muscular Dystrophy. I’m currently on two kinds of pain medications. At this time…
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Iowa Medical Professional: “I see many of my patients on a long list of medications with very negative side effects. In comparison to those, cannabis is benign.”
Here’s a testimonial from a medical professional here in Iowa: Over 1,000 Iowans have signed this petition to support medical cannabis. If you haven’t signed yet, click this picture for link to petition. “I am a medical professional who has worked both in the inpatient setting and currently in the home care setting. I also…
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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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Iowa family member: “If medical cannabis were on option for either of these people so dear to me, it could very well increase the quality of both of their lives”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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Iowa Mother wants cannabis for 12 year old son’s Asperbergers, seizures
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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43 Year Old Iowan with Crohns, Fibromyalgia: “There is little doctors can do for my pain”
Here’s another testimonial from an Iowan who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com, or write to me on the Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Facebook page. You can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here…
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![[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/joe-bolkcom.jpg?w=300)
[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013
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…
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[VIDEO] Iowa City Public Library: A Conversation about Medical Marijuana in Iowa — November 19th, 2013
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…
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Anonymous Iowan With Rheumatoid Arthritis: “2 to 3 hits can make the difference between a restless night of RLS and a decent nights sleep.”
Sent yesterday: “I am a 51 year old woman with what my doctors describe as severe rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried most of the known drugs on the market. Celebrex, Cymbalta — countless others. They all have long term side effects to the heart and other organs. Not to mention side effects like mood changes,…
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Misinformed Terry Branstad on Medical Marijuana: “It came up before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. They didn’t take a position.”
Governor Branstad appears to be misinformed as to what his state agencies are doing these days. At the 2012 GOP district convention, when asked about the unanimous 2009 ruling from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy that cannabis has medical value — made after holding four public hearings around the State — Branstad denied the vote…
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Iowan With Chronic Back Pain: “Cannabis has felt like a second chance at life. I just don’t want to feel like a criminal.”
I received this email the other day: My Story February 2007 I just turned 17 when had my first lower back surgery from a massively herniated disk. I started experiencing upper back pain a couple months later. From that moment on my life went spiraling downhill. I would have to lay on the floor during…
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[UPDATE] 48 Hours After Maggie’s First Dose of Cannabis Oil #Miracle4Maggie
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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Keokuk Man With Epilepsy, Chronic Migraines: “I Turned to Marijuana, And It Seemed To Be The Best Form of Medication”
A man from Keokuk, Iowa writes: “I’m 32 years old, I’m epileptic with chronic migraines/headaches & sleep trouble. I have been on so many prescriptions for my disorder, every kind of pain medicine you can think of, I’ve tried it! And though some may help some, they always have side effects that don’t agree with…
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Father of 11 Year Old Autistic Boy With Brain Tumor to Iowa Legislature: “As a Parent, I Would Have Much Rather Had The Option of Trying Cannabis First”
The following is an anonymous letter written by the father of an an 11 year old autistic boy with a tumor in his brain: “First, thank you for the opportunity to share my story. Actually my situation is twofold. My son’s story first. In February of 2011 my autistic 9 year old son had a…
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Iowa Veteran Writes WeedPress Anonymously: “I Have Been Prescribed Several Highly Addicting Medications”
The following is a letter from an Iowa veteran who wishes to remain anonymous. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com. Don’t put anything incriminating in your letter, and you can remain anonymous if you’d like. I’ll publish your story here on WeedPress…
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Dr. Alan Koslow Speech on Medical Cannabis in Des Moines, Iowa: “Smoked Marijuana Is A Safe, Effective Therapeutic Agent”
Dr. Alan Koslow is a Director of Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana. Transcripts of Dr. Koslow’s full speech available here on pages 84-99. Follow WeedPress on Facebook. If you’d like your story heard by legislators this next session, email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com. Don’t put anything incriminating in your letter, and you can remain anonymous if…
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Iowan With Muscular Dystrophy: “If Medical Cannabis Were Legal I Would Have a Better Quality of Life”
See Also: [VIDEO] Paralyzed From Neck Down, Fairfield Woman Asks Legislators To Legalize Medical Cannabis — HeartLandConnection.com Chronic Pain Patient’s Anonymous Testimony: “I Need Cannabis to Live my Life Without Pain…These People in Office in Iowa are Cruel!” Iowa Crohns Patient To Iowa Legislature: “Cannabis Could Help Me and Thousands Of Iowans Live a Better…
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Chronic Pain Patient’s Anonymous Testimony: “I Need Cannabis to Live my Life Without Pain…These People in Office in Iowa are Cruel!”
A patient of over 20 years sent in this anonymous testimony: Please keep my name confidential as I have children and would risk prosecution and losing them. I began using cannabis after two unfortunate car accidents within months of each other. I was prescribed pain pills and used a chiropractor for my back injury in…
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Iowa Crohns Patient To Iowa Legislature: “Cannabis Could Help Me and Thousands Of Iowans Live a Better Life”
The politicians want to hear stories like this from patients here in Iowa! Email me at jkarimi2007@hotmail.com if you’re an Iowan who would like to have your story heard here on WeedPress! Meet Brian Chalupa. Brian grew up in Washington County and now resides in Johnson County. Brian has tried to discuss cannabis with his…
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16 Month Old From Iowa Needs Low-THC Cannabis Oil For Epileptic Seizures, Says Parents Who Plan Move to Colorado
Four years ago, the former chair of the Iowa Epilepsy Foundation testified at the Iowa Board of Pharmacy hearings on medical marijuana as to cannabis’ potential to treat epilepsy. Today, the Selmiski’s want to try low-THC cannabis to treat their 16-month-old’s seizures. See also: An Iowa Mother’s Desperate Plea: Asks State of Iowa To Legalize…
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An Iowa Mother’s Desperate Plea: Asks State of Iowa To Legalize Medical Marijuana For 11 Year Old Son’s Epileptic Seizures Via YouTube Video
At 5 months old, Quincy began having seizures. That was in 2002. Today, after trying over 20 antiepileptic drugs, Quincy’s mother, Maria la France — who stresses that she does not use marijuana nor give it to her son due to its illegality — has made the following YouTube video pleading for the State of…
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Lawsuit Filed Against State of Iowa Yesterday. Weed All About It!
Yesterday, I had the humbling experience of serving someone for the first time. No, I didn’t serve dinner. I served a lawsuit. The defendant: The State of Iowa. The Board of Pharmacy hearings were initiated with a lawsuit. The Iowa Legislature has stalled long enough at the expense of sick Iowa Patients. Why is the…
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Building a List of 2011-2012 Marijuana Conferences Nationwide
Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana Executive Director Jimmy Morrison posted this on our Facebook page this afternoon: “We are helping someone make a list of all the marijuana conferences coming up across the country in 2011 and 2012. What conferences have you heard of?” Know of a conference? Contact Jimmy Morrison at jimdmorrison@gmail.com. Which reminds…
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Global Marijuana March review, and other news…what a week!
I spoke at the Des Moines Global Marijuana March 2011 this past Saturday, and wow, what a busy week it’s been! Since then, Maryland has passed a medical defense bill, and Delaware’s governor has made Delaware the 16th medical marijuana state! On top of that, exciting news from Washington…more on that later. Here’s some highlights…
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ACLU letter to Obama: New memo might mean litigation
Looks like I’m not the only one peeved at Obama’s abrupt departure from his 2009 promise to back down on medical marijuana prosecutions. Now, in a recent letter to the Department of Justice, the ACLU Wants DOJ To Keep Medical Marijuana Promises. “The ACLU sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder demanding that the…
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Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana announces First Annual Online Conference
The conference will be where Iowa Patients unveils their strategy for 2012, along with up to date studies that activists can use to make the most impact when approaching legislators. Iowa Patients Executive Director Jimmy Morrison announced the First Annual Online Conference Saturday following the Global Marijuana March: We need your help to make this…
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4/20 Rally at Washington DC
There is a rally going on! If there’s ever an example of how much one activist can accomplish with an idea, then is it. I first became aware of this march back when the facebook page for Overgrow the Government. Here’s some information from The rally’s website. Welcome to the official Overgrow the Government website!…
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More information: Lynnice Wedewer, cannabis cancer patient
I’ve posted some of Lynnice’s recent media interviews on here before. Now, she has her own website! Check it out…lots of information. Lynnice plans on speaking at the 2011 Iowa Global Marijuana march. For more information, check the Facebook age for the event! As always, I’ll post about what happens on May 7th here on…
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SSDP’s Justin Kander: Man cures cancer with cannabis successfully
I met Justin in Washington DC in early February while attending CPAC 2011 to volunteer for Governor Gary Johnson. Justin has established himself as a respectable activist in Maryland. Here’s his guest column in the The Diamondback Online from the University of Maryland. Diamondbackonline.com article . The Diamondback > Opinion Guest column: Alternate treatment By…
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Weed’s the next big economic boom. Everyone selling weed is broke. What’s going on?
Two recent media articles have given me some food for thought. Let me know what you think. Something isn’t adding up… No money to be made? Tons of money to be made? Definitely does not add up. We’re broke as a country. How does this make you feel? Send comments to jkarimi2007@hotmail.com.
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Action needed by Friday!
The Senate Human Resources now has only until Friday, March 4 to act on the bill, before we have to wait until next January to try to move it again. Please, will you use this action link to write to all the members of the committee, and tell your story about how medical marijuana has…
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Iowa State Police Association Lobbying for Removal of Marijuana From Schedule I
While looking at lobbyist declarations for the Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s SSB 1016 (removal of marijuana from schedule I to two to recognize “medically accepted use in the United States”), I saw something interesting: the Iowa State Police Association, previously “Undecided,” is now “For” the bill. Senate Study Bill 1016, this year’s annual Iowa Board…
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Obama: Legalizing Drugs Worthy of Debate
Obama didn’t say anything truly spectacular. He is still against legalization. At least he acknowledged the question, rather than laughing it off. Nice change of rhetoric, Mr. President. Much appreciated. Now, where’s the Change?
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Iowa Public Radio covers medical marijuana
Medical Marijuana Legislation. Medical Marijuana Legislation 01/05/11 filed by Jeneane Beck Advocates of medical marijuana are gearing up for the start of the Legislative Session hoping to convince State Lawmakers to reclassify the drug. Leaders of both political parties have already expressed an unwillingness to legalize pot for medicinal purposes. But Iowa Public Radio’s…
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