Tag: senator bolkcom
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Advisory Board Votes No On Alzheimer’s Petition, But Yes On PTSD And Other Petitions
Alzheimer’s at this point will not be added to the program. Ignoring science, Peter Komendowski, the dude who makes a living off of lying and denying access to government, told the Board today that patients once denied marijuana should not abuse due process and file repeat petitions with the board. Who does he think he…
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Iowa Senate Resolution Calls for Legislative Study on Medical Cannabis — Not To Be Completed Until After November Elections?
From today’s Des Moines Register: “Five Republicans and five Democrats co-signed Senate Resolution 112, which seeks an examination on establishing a medical use of cannabis program in Iowa. “I am optimistic that this study will be approved. I think there is support for it in both the House and the Senate,” said Sen. Joe Bolkcom,…
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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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Iowa Republicans Show Historic Support For Medical Cannabis — Senate Minority Leader Bill Dix says “We’re very open to those discussions.”
Busy week. I’m a bit behind in my blogging — follow WeedPress on Facebook for more upcoming articles. This is, in my opinion, the top story of the past week. From The Gazette on Tuesday: “Senate [Minority] Leader Sen. Bill Dix, R-Shell Rock, said Republicans aren’t responsible for blocking the legislation. “We’re very open to…
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Medical Marijuana Hearing Scheduled for March 4th at 11 am at the Capitol: Let’s Pack This Hearing!
WHEN: Monday March 4th, 11 am Where: Room 22, Des Moines Capitol What: Iowans Invited To Give Testimony Concerning Senate File 79, a Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana Iowans have an opportunity coming up one week from Monday to testify as to how medical marijuana affects them, their families, and their communities. Please share this…
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