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Iowa Board of Pharmacy Open Records Request 2015

Carl Olsen | November 28, 2015

This is an update to my two previous articles: January 11, 2015: Pharmacy Board Denies My Petition Again November 16, 2015: Iowa Board of Pharmacy Legislative Proposals for 2016 On … Iowa Board of Pharmacy Open Records Request 2015

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Legislative Proposals for 2016

Carl Olsen | November 16, 2015

I attended the Iowa Board of Pharmacy’s meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, because I noticed that the recommendation for the reclassification of cannabidiol that the board approved on January … Iowa Board of Pharmacy Legislative Proposals for 2016

My Conversation with Senator Grassley

Carl Olsen | November 14, 2015

I spoke with U.S. Senator Charles Grassley on Monday, November 2, 2015. I’ve tried contacting him many times before, but this is the first time we’ve actually spoken. The reason … My Conversation with Senator Grassley

Marijuana and Federalism Conference

Carl Olsen | November 7, 2015

Presentations from our conference: “Federalism: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle!” Saturday, October 31, 2015, 1 PM to 4 PM Community Room, Mickle Center, 1620 Pleasant St., Des Moines, IA … Marijuana and Federalism Conference

My Meeting with Congressman Young

Carl Olsen | September 23, 2015

Meeting with Congressman Young – 9/22/2015 I met with Congressman David Young (R. IA-3) on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. I gave him a series of documents and … My Meeting with Congressman Young

Federalism: the missing piece in state medical marijuana laws

Carl Olsen | September 12, 2015

At first glance, state medical marijuana laws seem to conflict with federal law. But that seems odd, because the federal government has never attempted to block state medical marijuana legislation. … Federalism: the missing piece in state medical marijuana laws

Martin O’Malley will declassify marijuana as a schedule 1 drug

Carl Olsen | August 29, 2015

On July 31, 2015, Martin O’Malley released his white paper on Criminal Justice Reform, which says, “As president, Governor O’Malley will: … Declassify Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug.” But, … Martin O’Malley will declassify marijuana as a schedule 1 drug

How to stop the annoying candidate calls

Carl Olsen | August 28, 2015

I’ve found a simple way to cut down on annoying campaign calls from candidates running for president. Start out with a simple question. Does marijuana have accepted medical use in … How to stop the annoying candidate calls

Facebook Commandos

Carl Olsen | June 30, 2015

For those of you who use Facebook, I have pity on you.  It’s not a friendly place.  Today, people calling themselves advocates for full legalization of marijuana in Iowa are … Facebook Commandos

It’s Not Over Yet

Carl Olsen | May 25, 2015

There has been a lot of partisan bickering in the Iowa legislature over medical marijuana this year, and it’s not over yet.  Since Iowa enacted a medical cannabis extract law … It’s Not Over Yet

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