Cannabis Oil in Iowa
Medical marijuana has finally made its legal entrance into Iowa’s culture with the legalization of cannabis oil on July 1, 2014 (Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Act of 2014). In response, a … Cannabis Oil in Iowa
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Another awful state platform committee meeting
The Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) State Platform Committee met again on Saturday, March 17, to finish our work on the IDP State Platform Committee report to the IDP State Convention … Another awful state platform committee meeting
Another difficult year on the state platform committee
After successfully chairing my congressional district platform committee this year, I joined up with the Iowa Democratic Party state platform committee again. This is my eighth cycle in a 16-year … Another difficult year on the state platform committee
The Official Position of the Branstad Administration
While Governor Branstad lies about the official position of his administration, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, the administrative agency given the task of formulating the official policy of the Branstad … The Official Position of the Branstad Administration
Governor Branstad’s Straw Man
Governor Branstad said he’s opposed to a medical marijuana program like California’s, while ignoring the fact that the Iowa Department of Public Health has recommended a program like New Mexico’s … Governor Branstad’s Straw Man
Interview with Dr. Hertko
In anticipation of the pharmacy board hearing coming up this Wednesday morning, March 12, and part 2 of Sanja Gupta’s CNN Documentary, “Weed 2: Cannabis Madness“, on Tuesday evening, March … Interview with Dr. Hertko
Iowa Board of Pharmacy considers rules for cannabis
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s Rules Committee met today to consider making rules for the medical use of cannabis. Here are the audio recordings I made of that meeting:
How we got here and where we should go from here
In 2006, when the case of Gonzales v. Oregon, 546 U.S. 243 (2006), was decided, it became clear to me that states are still the decision makers on accepted medical … How we got here and where we should go from here
Judge rules against medical marijuana activist in lawsuit against pharmacy board
The Des Moines Register carried a blog article about the court ruling against me in my lawsuit against the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. The article was fairly accurate. The only … Judge rules against medical marijuana activist in lawsuit against pharmacy board
Who I am, what I do, and why I do it
There has been some confusion lately about who I am, what I do, and why I do it. So, what’s new? I thought a formal post was in order. Some … Who I am, what I do, and why I do it
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