Tag Archives: patient rights

The BBB Eye and I – Part 2

Posted on July 22, 2011 by markandmmj

A few weeks ago, I shared a clip and video segment from the monthly show from the Better Business Bureau called “The BBB Eye”. Last time I talked about Dan May’s interview and I pointed out some areas of confusion from … Continue reading →

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Dan May and Bob – Patient vs Prosecution

Posted on July 11, 2011 by markandmmj

Bob Crouse has cancer. Leukemia, to be precise. When he was diagnosed by his doctor 4 years ago, he knew he only had a limited amount of time left on this earth. Like many other Cancer patients, Bob began looking … Continue reading →

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May Flowers Mature for Harvest By State LawTenders

Posted on May 11, 2011 by markandmmj

Today marks the final day of this year’s legislative session. At midnight tonight, all proposed bills must have decisions on them made. For me, this means substantially less trips to Denver every week. At the last minute, despite the “study” recommendation … Continue reading →

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House Bill 1261 Update – MMJ Advocates Limit Government from Setting Limits

Posted on May 11, 2011 by markandmmj

Monday April 18, was a trying battle with the Senate Judiciary committee over HB 1261. This legislation targets and threatens patients with a choice between a blood test or losing one’s license for a year. The idea of legislators is … Continue reading →

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The Tides of March – Part 2

Posted on March 25, 2011 by markandmmj

The second major battle in March took place over House Bill 1261. This bill was proposed by Boulder Democrat Claire Levy and infamous Colorado Springs Conservative Mark Waller. It gives an automatic DUI to those driving with more than … Continue reading →

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The Tides of March Part 1

Posted on March 18, 2011 by markandmmj

This month has been trying for medical cannabis and patients to say the least. It started on March 1st when State law makers proposed House Bill 1250. This bill directly threatened the medication options of thousands of patients over the … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs 2011 MMJ Industry Overview

Posted on February 7, 2011 by markandmmj

Sorry for missing a post in January. 2011 has been busy beyond belief so far and multiple movements are happening on multiple fronts. I am managing a new medical cannabis center known as NaturaLeaf and have been working hard to design … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics and Medical Cannabis, Politics and Medical Cannabis, Uncategorized | Tagged colorado medical marijuana, Colorado MMJ Industry, colorado springs, Colorado Springs City Council, Colorado Springs Medical marijuana, CSMCC, HB 1284, Medical Cannabis Industry, Medical Marijuana, patient rights | Leave a comment

A Letter to the Organization of Westside Neighbors

Posted on November 29, 2010 by markandmmj

A few updates since my last post and some more insight to the shape of Colorado Springs MMJ. The El Paso County ballot measure known as 1A was successfuly defeated, by a total of 896 votes. Talk about a close call to … Continue reading →

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Obama and MMJ – Change we can’t believe in.

Posted on October 8, 2010 by markandmmj

Obama – No, you can’t. Yes, we can. Continue reading →

Posted in Economics and Medical Cannabis, Politics and Medical Cannabis, Uncategorized | Tagged colorado medical marijuana, CSMCC, El Paso County Ban, HB 1284, HR 3939, marijuana prohibtion, Medical Marijuana, mmj vs vicodin, No on 1A, Obama Drug Policy, patient rights, Politics and Medical Cannabis, Voter's Guide | 1 Comment

Bans, Freedom, and Medical Marijuana

Posted on October 2, 2010 by markandmmj

A response to Obama’s change of mind on medical marijuana drug policy. Not at all what Colorado patients or citizens were promised. Continue reading →

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