Cannabis Patients Alliance has been working diligently this session to get access to licensed (or at least certified) testing labs for patients. We’ve talked with anyone and everyone who would listen, and even some who wouldn’t. We’ve communicated with legislators and sponsors… Read More ›
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ACTION ALERT! CB15-0109 Re-criminalizes possession of marijuana in Denver
CB15-0109, which affects every citizen of Denver, is not being afforded a public hearing. It is set to have its final reading on Monday, March 23, a whole week after being introduced. Read the ordinance at the City of Denver… 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 ›
The Caregiver Bill: Too much opportunity for abuse
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t turn a bad bill into a good one. That’s where we’re at with SB-014, The Caregiver Bill. I’ve been so stressed and lost so much sleep this week over this… Read More ›
The continuing evolution of the Caregiver Bill
SB15-014 The Caregiver Bill continues to evolve as we continue to ask for concessions and amendments. Is it there yet? Is it something you can support? We still have our reservations and concerns. If you have further changes to suggest,… Read More ›
The Evolution of the Caregiver Bill
Making public policy is a very challenging undertaking. No matter what your position on any issue may be, no matter how right you think you are, there are always those supporting opposing positions who think they’re just as right. Everything… Read More ›
Congressman says marijuana prohibition has been a spectacular failure (Video)
In under 4 minutes, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer from Oregon lays out how marijuana prohibition has been a “spectacular failure” and offers a preview of reform legislation he will soon introduce. Thank you to the Marijuana Majority for this and more videos from… Read More ›
Medical Marijuana Patients and the Felony DUI
Today I testified in opposition to the proposed Felony DUI Bill (HB1043) when it was heard by the House Judiciary Committee in Colorado. Many of those who testified before me were victims of drunk driving accidents. It was clear that… Read More ›
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 ›
We Threw a Party for Cannabis Patients at the Capitol!
On Tuesday, January 27, medical marijuana patients, families and supporters headed to the Colorado State Capitol to meet and talk with their legislators face to face. With more than 150 people stopping by during the day, the little committee room was… Read More ›