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Cannabis Tax Hikes: What They Mean for San Diego’s Patients and Small Businesses

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Feb 28, 2025

With several tax increases on the horizon at both the state and local levels, the San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access has launched a new initiative to give patients and consumers a platform to demonstrate to lawmakers the already high cost of legally purchased cannabis products in the city.

Year-End Recap of Cannabis in America: Where We’re Going and Where We’ve Been

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Dec 2, 2024

By Shelby Huffaker, MPH | Chair, San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe...

7 San Diego Cannabis Activists We Are Grateful for This Year

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Nov 5, 2024

By Shelby Huffaker, MPH | Chair, San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe...

The Unintended Consequences of Cannabis Smoking/Vaping Bans: A Call for Equitable Solutions

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Sep 1, 2024

Shelby Huffaker, MPH, representing the San Diego Americans for Safe Access, critiques Carlsbad City’s new law banning cannabis smoking or vaping in multi-unit residences, arguing it hinders vital symptom relief for medical cannabis patients and unfairly impacts marginalized communities. Huffaker suggests equitable alternatives that safeguard public health while respecting individual rights.

San Diego ASA Responds to the Grand Jury’s Findings & Recommendations on Cannabis in the County

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Aug 31, 2024

Shelby Huffaker critiques the San Diego Grand Jury report on cannabis legalization, arguing it lacks context and citations while overstating negative impacts. Huffaker emphasizes the positive effects of legalization, such as reduced crime and fewer arrests, and calls for balanced, evidence-based public education on cannabis’ risks and benefits.

Criminalization is Not the Answer: Why San Diego’s Focus Should Shift from Policing to Equity in Cannabis Regulation

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Aug 4, 2024

A San Diego Grand Jury report recommends stronger law enforcement against the illicit cannabis market. The author argues this is misguided, advocating instead for expanding legal cannabis outlets and addressing barriers to entry in the cannabis industry, particularly for marginalized groups. Increased criminalization is seen as wasteful and harmful to public health and equity.

Meet and Greet with Coleen Cusack, San Diego City Council Candidate for District 3

Posted by Shelby Huffaker on Aug 2, 2024

The San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access invites the public to meet San Diego City Council candidate Coleen Cusack on August 24th, 2024 at Golden Hill Community Park. Coleen, a long-time resident of District 3, offers a fresh perspective and is running against Stephen Whitburn.

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This section provides patients, attorneys, and pro se defendants with legal resources. Lawyer Directory Below you will find a...

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Are you – or a patient you know of – being victimized by the fierce fight against local medical marijuana laws? If so, we...

California Cannabis Bills We’re Watching in 2025

Apr 4, 2025

Learn about the cannabis-related bills being introduced to the California state legislature in 2025.

Posted by Shelby Huffaker in Cannabis Taxes, Legislation -and- Politics | 0 comments

San Diego ASA Comment on the City’s Proposed Cannabis Business Tax Increase

Mar 9, 2025

Read San Diego ASA’s comment on the City of San Diego’s proposed cannabis business tax increase.

Posted by Shelby Huffaker in Cannabis Taxes, Education -and- Activism, Legislation -and- Politics | 0 comments

Attend the California NORML/ASA Lobby Day on March 24, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

All Californians are invited to attend the California NORML/Americans for Safe Access Citizen Lobby Day on Monday, March 24 in Sacramento.

Posted by Shelby Huffaker in Events, Legislation -and- Politics | 0 comments

San Diego ASA General Meeting Winter 2025

Mar 2, 2025

Join the San Diego chapter of Americans for Safe Access in North Park for our first public meeting of the year!

Posted by Shelby Huffaker in Events | 0 comments

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Cannabis Tax Hikes: What They Mean for San Diego’s Patients and Small Businesses

Year-End Recap of Cannabis in America: Where We’re Going and Where We’ve Been

7 San Diego Cannabis Activists We Are Grateful for This Year

The Unintended Consequences of Cannabis Smoking/Vaping Bans: A Call for Equitable Solutions

San Diego ASA Responds to the Grand Jury’s Findings & Recommendations on Cannabis in the County

Criminalization is Not the Answer: Why San Diego’s Focus Should Shift from Policing to Equity in Cannabis Regulation

Meet and Greet with Coleen Cusack, San Diego City Council Candidate for District 3

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