Tag: Linda Upmeyer

For years we have warned that state marijuana laws would someday lead to some politician seizing up the federal funds to deal with the anarchy of illegal state marijuana laws. Linda Upmeyer and the Iowa Republicans enthusiastically encouraged Iowans to smuggle cannabis medicine from out of state, and then repeatedly endorsed an illegal mafia program…

Analysis: Commercially Marketed CBD Products Often Tainted with THC

Apr 9, 2020

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WeedPress special note: Cedar Rapids illegal CBD products at the Corner Store Apothecary are a minor yet obnoxious personal problem in Iowa. Not only can the products sold over the counter at Corner Store Apothecary actually get illegal CBD users in trouble with law enforcement, DHS can also take their kids, probation can violate…

Mother Ecstatic: Non-Verbal Autistic Daughter Speaks After Using Iowa CBD Program

Jun 6, 2019

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Prior to using CBD Oil, Iowan Cory Gaunt’s daughter was non-verbal and taking multiple pharmaceutical medications with multiple side effects. Since taking the Iowa program’s extremely limited CBD Oil, Cory Gaunt’s gifted daughter has ceased use of her communication device from talk to me technologies. (Like a tablet with pictures and a keyboard so she…

Iowa Public Radio: Defining ‘Unborn Person’ and Stronger Medical Marijuana

Apr 2, 2019

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One issue controversial. One not so much anymore. Listen to the latest medical marijuana discussion here from Iowa Public Radio.

Rep. Forbes: “expanded list of practitioners will especially help rural Iowans;” Iowa Senate may add “additional conditions and an additional number of dispensaries”

Mar 30, 2019

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He didn’t mention the miscommunication issues alleged by the advisory board. From today’s Des Moines Register: John Forbes Special to the Register The expanded list of practitioners will especially help rural Iowans.A number of representatives from both parties worked on this bill. Rep. Jarad Klein, R-Keota, floor managed it. Rep. Wes Breckenridge, D-Newton, and…

Dr. Wendy Zadeh Resigns From Medical Advisory Board, Calls Out Iowa House And Accuses The Process Of Being Miscommunicated | Des Moines Register Reports

Mar 29, 2019

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From the Des Moines Register: Klein said during his remarks on the chamber floor: “This is a result of working with members of the board that we put together.” He added: “When we look at this bill and what we’re doing, this is a great example of why we put a board of medical…

Here’s The Imperfect Medical Marijuana Bill Passed At The Statehouse Today After Six Years Of Work

Mar 26, 2019

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Uploading video to YouTube so you can watch the full discourse for yourself and make up your own mind. Thanks for following WeedPress on Facebook. Today’s vote was nearly unanimous. House File 732 had various amendments offered. Representative Jeff Shipley’s amendment was withdrawn. He spoke about being confused as to why marijuana is controversial, that…

Iowa Breaking News: Iowa House Discussing Medical Marijuana Legislation As We Speak

Mar 26, 2019

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Stay tuned for details tonight at 10.

My Interview On Iowa Public Radio 11-30-2018

Dec 1, 2018

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I did a 22 minute interview the other day with Iowa Public Radio and will upload the full conversation here later. It was a good discussion. I didn’t record the Fox interview unfortunately, and it was a really good discussion too where I was finally able to flesh out my thoughts and come to a…

When Peter Komendowski Criticizes Medical Marijuana Patient Advocates As Wanting To Get High

Nov 17, 2018

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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,…

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

Nov 1, 2018

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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…

509 Patients And Caregivers Approved According To Medical Cannabidiol Page From 5-12-2017 to Last Week, June 14th 2018

Jun 20, 2018

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Cannabidiol Registration Card Application Statistics Beginning 5/12/2017 Type Status Through 6/14/2018 Patient Cards Approved 389 Pending 18 Denied 22 Primary Caregiver Cards Approved 117 Pending 2 Denied 3 Total Cards Approved 506 From http://idph.iowa.gov/mcarcp Retrieved: 6-20-2018 at 5:46 PM

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]

Mar 28, 2018

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