Tag: Maria la France
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Iowa Christian Talk Show Host Prays For Medical Cannabis — Urges Iowa Legislature, Christian Leaders to “Do your research”
Last Thursday, a local Christian talk radio show based out of Ames, Iowa, prayed for legalization of medical cannabis. “View From a Pew” host Reike Plecas called Christian leaders last Thursday to join him in demanding the Iowa Legislature research the benefits of medical cannabis. “View From a Pew” host Reike Plekas interviewed two mothers…
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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](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/iowa-city-hearing.png?w=961)
[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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BREAKING: FDA Approves Trials for Cannabis-Based Epilepsy Medicine
From The Joint Blog: The U.S. Federal Drug Administration has given unprecedented approval for two separate trials of Epidiolex, a liquid medicine made entirely of cannabis; the substance contains 98% cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis – the remaining 2% consist of various trace amounts of other cannabinoids. The studies will be led by…
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Iowa Supporters: Make A Statement About How You Feel About A Strict Medical Cannabis Program
Maria la France, mother of 12 year old epileptic Quincy, has made an easy to use form to allow Iowans to show their support for medical cannabis in 2014. Click here to show your support. Below is a letter from Maria: Fellow Iowans, As you may know, I’m trying to obtain legal access to medical…
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November Sets New Record for WeedPress As Patients Continue to Send Letters About Their Struggles
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…
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News Channel 5 Coverage of Last Night’s Medical Cannabis Event in Des Moines
In case you missed the news last night, Channel 5 came out to the Des Moines Public Library and did a segment about medical marijuana. Click the link to see: Iowa Lawmaker Pushes to Legalize Medical Marijuana. Video is available here as well. WeedPress is on Facebook. Follow us!
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TONIGHT: 6 PM, Des Moines Public Library Downtown, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa” in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
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…
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Des Moines Register article on Health Vs. Culture War: Denying Epileptic Children Cannabis is “Immoral”
Rekha Basu has an article out in the Des Moines Register today about marijuana and epilepsy. From — When Marijuana is About Health, Not a Culture War: “Maria La France, a Des Moines mother and small-business owner who doesn’t use drugs, wishes she could legally get her hands on marijuana for her 12-year-old son —…
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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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