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Formal Complaint against Office of Drug Control Policy

Carl Olsen | January 22, 2012

Carl Olsen January 22, 2012 Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman Ola Babcock Miller Building 1112 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa  50319-0231 Phone: 515-281-3592 Fax: 515-242-6007 Dear Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman, This is a formal … Formal Complaint against Office of Drug Control Policy

Carl Olsen’s Letter to the Colorado Department of Revenue

Carl Olsen | January 15, 2012

Carl Olsen January 15, 2012 Barbara J. Brohl Colorado Department of Revenue State Capitol Annex 1375 Sherman Street, Room 409 Denver, Colorado 80261 Dear Executive Director Brohl, On November 7, … Carl Olsen’s Letter to the Colorado Department of Revenue

Carl Olsen’s Letter to Governor Jan Brewer

Carl Olsen | January 14, 2012

Carl Olsen January 14, 2012 Janice K. Brewer Governor of Arizona 1700 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Dear Governor Brewer, On June 3, 2011, I tried to intervene in … Carl Olsen’s Letter to Governor Jan Brewer

U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA cites my case

Carl Olsen | January 12, 2012

The U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA, responded to NORML’s law suit Tuesday (you know, the one three federal judges have already shredded): http://www.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/States/pdfs/ca_11cv05349_039.pdf The most annoying thing about it is … U.S. Attorney in Oakland, CA cites my case

Controversy over medical marijuana? Or, just an excuse to talk?

Carl Olsen | January 9, 2012

Over the weekend, there was quite a ruckus over whether folks should support legalization or medical use of marijuana, as if there was some problem with folks supporting one or … Controversy over medical marijuana? Or, just an excuse to talk?

Beginning of the legislative process

Carl Olsen | January 4, 2012

I attended my precinct caucus last night.  We had ten people.  There was only one platform resolution, mine.  I explained that since the last caucus I had picked up support … Beginning of the legislative process

Nice video with leading medical researchers

Carl Olsen | January 2, 2012

  Medical Cannabis and its impact on Human Health   In this myth shattering, information packed documentary, learn from physicians and leading researchers about medicinal cannabis and its demonstrated effects … Nice video with leading medical researchers

2012 Iowa Caucus Resolution

Carl Olsen | January 1, 2012

It’s that time again! Time for the Iowa Caucus. Please download a copy of our 2012 caucus resolution and take it with you to the Iowa Caucus on Tuesday night, … 2012 Iowa Caucus Resolution

Reading the case law – U.S. v. Lopez (1995)

Carl Olsen | December 31, 2011

Here’s the opening paragraph from United States v. Lopez, 514 U.S. 549, 551 (1995): In the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, Congress made it a federal offense “for any … Reading the case law – U.S. v. Lopez (1995)

Arizona’s ridiculous case against the United States

Carl Olsen | December 30, 2011

After reading the request from Maricopa County for leave to file a late opposition to the motion to dismiss Arizona’s case, it strikes me that the county should be suing … Arizona’s ridiculous case against the United States

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