2015 Legislative Successes Patients Day at the Capitol brought more than 200 patients and supporters to the Colorado Capitol to meet with legislators and staff SB14 the Caregiver Bill, including Jack’s Amendment, PASSED SB115 the Medical Marijuana Sunset Bill PASSED SB260… Read More ›
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What Jack’s Amendment does for medical marijuana in schools
Jack’s Amendment to the Caregiver Bill gives schools permission to develop policies regarding the use of medical marijuana on school grounds. Why is this important? Because schools have never had that permission before. Marijuana, medical or otherwise, has not been allowed on school… Read More ›
CDPHE tries to clarify policy on docs who recommend medical marijuana
The CDPHE recently released a letter outlining their internal policy in evaluating doctors who might be inappropriately writing recommendations for medical marijuana. They claim that they have been operating under this policy for a year an a half since Dr…. Read More ›
Why all the confusion about waivers for caregivers from the CDPHE?
I’ve heard some concerns about a section of the Caregiver Bill (SB15-014) that refers to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issuing waivers for caregivers serving more than five patients. Page 9, lines 6-13 (8) Patient –… Read More ›
UPDATE: Medical marijuana at the half-way point
We’re into March and more than half-way through the 2015 Legislative Session. It’s been a busy session already, and from this point forward, things speed up. Here’s what Cannabis Patients Alliance has been working on so far this year. Training for… Read More ›
Infographic: A Guide to Marijuana-Infused Edibles
Thanks to the folks at Medical Jane for this clear, concise little guide on marijuana-infused edibles!
RECAP: Marijuana, Pregnant Women and the Sunset Review
Today was a busy day at the Capitol for marijuana. The CDPHE and MED gave their respective reports to the House Committee on Health, Insurance and Environment. I love how the CDPHE cherry-picked the worst statements from their report to… Read More ›
Beyond the High: Cannabis Patients Alliance and the 2015 Legislative Session in Colorado (Audio)
Listen to Greg Duran with Cannabis Patients Alliance and Dawn Wanser, the Marijuana Momma, talk about issues facing medical marijuana patients in Colorado’s 2015 Legislative Session. You’ll also hear about our upcoming Cannabis Patients’ Day at the Capitol on January 27,… Read More ›
Santa’s message to poor kids and what’s really important
I was reading an article in the Daily Beast called “How Santa Hurts Christmas” when I was reminded of my mom. In the article, the writer Candida Moss, talks about how Santa Claus has contributed to the commercialization of Christmas…. Read More ›
Log Lane Village Welcomes The Green Stop
World’s First Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Legal Marijuana Industry LOG LANE VILLAGE, Colorado – September 24, 2014 The Green Stop, the first regulated marijuana business in Morgan County, will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at noon on… Read More ›