Thank you Wendy St. Cyre for sharing your experience. It’s important that people who are considering moving to Colorado have an idea of what they can expect. To potential refugees: My family has been here 7 months now. Not trying to… Read More ›
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Why patients’ stories matter (from the CORE Marijuana Health Symposium) (video)
There are good days, and then there are really good days. Days when you think you’ve made an impact. Days that hover on the edge of greatness. For me, yesterday was one of those days. I was a presenter at… Read More ›
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 ›
ACTION! Support SB15-260! Testing of Medical Marijuana
HEARING — PUBLIC COMMENT COLORADO SENATE STATE, VETERANS, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 15, 2015 1:30 PM Colorado State Capitol Senate Committee Room 356 SB15-260 Medical Marijuana Product Testing Currently the retail marijuana code requires that retail marijuana be… Read More ›
What’s holding up testing for medical marijuana patients in Colorado?
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 ›
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 importance of marijuana concentrate production for patients
The Colorado Legislature is concerned about recent explosions and is looking to reign in home production of concentrates, particularly butane hash oil. Though I understand the public safety concerns, I equate them to those faced at the introduction of turkey fryers…. 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 ›
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