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Rep. Peake Maneuvers Medical Cannabis around Sen. Unterman

March 19, 2016 GLORIA TATUM 6 comments

(APN) ATLANTA — Deja Vu: State Sen. Renee Unterman (R-Buford) is again holding another medical cannabis bill hostage in the Senate Health and Human Services Committee that she chairs. Several years ago she held HB 855 hostage, and now its HB 722. http://atlantaprogressivenews.com/2014/03/17/medical-cannabis-bill-approved-by-georgia-senate-committee-heads-to-full-senate/ However, the unsinkable State Rep. Allen Peake (R-Macon), who authored HB 722, has come […]

HB 722, In-State Cultivation, Gutted, but Peake Fights Back with Referendum Proposal

February 26, 2016 GLORIA TATUM Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — On Monday, February 22, 2016, the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee eliminated in-state cultivation of medical cannabis from HB 722. The revised HB 722 still adds several medical conditions to Georgia’s existing medical cannabis immunity laws; and adds one cannabinoid, Tetrahydrocannabinol Acid (THCA). HB 722 has been gutted from 24 pages down to only seven. […]

APN Capitol Journal: 2016, Week Five

February 16, 2016 APN NEWS Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — This installment of Capitol Journal covers Week Five of the 2016 year of the 2015-2016 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Legislative Session Day 17 (Monday, Feb. 08, 2016) HB 722 the medical marijuana bill had another hearing. SB 278 passed 53 to zero out of Senate; this bill increases penalties for individuals […]

Rep. Peake’s HB 722, In-State Cultivation, Gets a Committee Hearing

February 3, 2016 GLORIA TATUM Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA – On Monday, January 25, 2016, patients and parents testified to the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee asking for their support for HB 722, a follow-up bill to HB 1, Haleigh’s Hope Act. HB 1 allowed possession of medical cannabis oil for eight conditions, but no legal means to access it in-state. http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-US/Display/20152016/HB/722 The bill, if […]

Sen. Jones Discusses Bill Reducing Cannabis Possession Charges

January 24, 2016 GLORIA TATUM One comment

(APN) ATLANTA — On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, State Sen. Harold Jones ( D-Augusta) held a news conference at the State Capitol to discuss SB 254, which would change Georgia law regarding personal possession of over one ounce or more of cannabis (“marijuana”) from a felony to a misdemeanor charge. The bill does not decriminalize or legalize cannabis. Under […]

What We’re Reading – Sunday, January 17, 2016

January 17, 2016 MATTHEW CHARLES Leave a comment

To access links, click on full post. Second year, second chance for Atlanta Streetcar Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) http://www.myajc.com/news/news/transportation/second-year-second-chance-for-atlanta-streetcar/npnMB/ Leak Stats Should Give Pause to Supporters (of Palmetto Pipeline) Augusta Chronicle http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/opinion-columns/2016-01-03/leak-statistics-should-give-pause-supporters?v=1451785004 How Much Does Georgia Rely Upon Federal Aid Atlanta Business Chronicle http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2016/01/06/how-much-does-georgia-rely-upon-federal-aid.html Georgia still ranks near bottom for high school graduation rate Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription) […]

Commission Hears Sheriffs’ Objections to Medical Cannabis in Georgia

October 29, 2015 GLORIA TATUM 15 comments

(APN) ATLANTA — The Wednesday, October 28, 2015 meeting of the Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis heard testimony from law enforcement officials, the Georgia Pharmacy Association, and a medical cannabis security specialist. The high point of the day was when Rick Allen, Director of the Georgia Drug and Narcotic Agency, mentioned the State of Connecticut has rescheduled cannabis from […]

Excluded Black Lawmakers Hold Own Hearing on Medical Cannabis in Georgia

October 22, 2015 GLORIA TATUM Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) held a Minority Medical Cannabis Commission Hearing to gather information and recommendations from their community. Minorities testified on how consistently the door has been shut to their participation in the legislative process related to medical cannabis in Georgia. Not one Black doctor is on […]

What We’re Reading: Saturday, August 08, 2015

August 8, 2015 MATTHEW CHARLES Leave a comment

Click on the link for the full post to access each of the linked articles: Georgia Senators Back Oil Drilling Plans for Georgia’s Coast as Obama Pushes Climate Change Regulations Saporta Report http://saportareport.com/georgias-senators-back-oil-drilling-plans-for-georgias-coast-as-obama-pushes-climate-change-regulations/ Nathan Deal Gives Georgia Gambling Supporters an Opening Political Insider blog, Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/07/27/nathan-deal-gives-georgia-gambling-supporters-an-opening/ Lithonia Resident (Faye Coffield) Invited to White House to Discuss Community […]

Georgia Medical Cannabis Study Committee Holds First Hearing

August 28, 2014 GLORIA TATUM 3 comments

(APN) ATLANTA — The first of five hearings of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Joint Study Committee was held at the Georgia State Capitol, on August 27, 2014. Three expert witnesses were invited to speak: Paige Figi and Matt Cook from Colorado; and James Bell, Executive Director of Georgia Campaign for Access, Reform and Education (CARE), from Atlanta. […]

Interview with Connie Stokes, Candidate for Lt. Governor

August 9, 2014 BARBARA PAYNE Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — Former State Sen. Connie Stokes (D-Decatur), who also served as a former DeKalb County Commissioner, is running as the Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor. Stokes served as a Democratic State Senator for ten years, from 1994 to 2004. She was chosen by her colleagues to chair the Budget Committee and has served on the Appropriations […]

Medical Cannabis Bill Fails to Pass Georgia Legislature

March 26, 2014 GLORIA TATUM Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — On Thursday, March 20, 2014, the last day of the Georgia General Assembly, the medicinal cannabis oil bill, HB 885, failed when the Assembly adjourned for the Session without passing the bill. The night was filled with hope for dozens of parents and other activists who lobbied at the Gold Dome, but ended with deep […]

Medical Cannabis Bill Approved by Georgia Senate Committee, Heads to Full Senate

March 17, 2014 GLORIA TATUM Leave a comment

(APN) ATLANTA — The Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved an amended HB 885 the Medical Marijuana bill a/k/a Haleigh’s Hope Act. The amended bill grants immunity from prosecution in Georgia for possession of CBD oil that people may buy in a state, like Colorado, that legally sells CBD oil. But transporting it across state lines is […]

(IPS) For Parents of Sick Children, It’s Move or Break the Law

March 15, 2014 MATTHEW CHARLES One comment

This article first appeared on the Inter-Press Service website at: http://www.ipsnews.net/2014/03/parents-sick-children-move-break-law/ SPOKANE, Washington, Mar 14 2014 (IPS) – Beth Collins recently picked up and moved from Virginia to Colorado, but it wasn’t for the typical reasons: new job, better schools, nicer weather. Collins’ 14-year-old daughter, Jennifer, has intractable epilepsy. Medical cannibis eases her frequent seizures. But it’s illegal in their home […]

Georgia Medical Cannabis Bill Amended, Heads to House Floor

March 2, 2014 GLORIA TATUM Leave a comment

With additional reporting by Matthew Charles Cardinale. (APN) ATLANTA — On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, the Health and Human Services Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 885, the medical cannabidiol oil bill, called Haleigh’s Hope. Cannabidiol oil is derived from cannabis, or marijuana. The bill now heads to the full House floor for a vote. […]

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