Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 11:31 AM

SAM Webinar: 2023 Impact Report Discussion

Register today! Hello John, Register today for the June 16, 2023 Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET as we discuss the 2023 SAM Impact report. SAM the nation’s leading organization dedicated to advancing a h…

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May 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM

SAM Webinar: 2023 Impact Report Discussion

Register today! Hello John, Register today for the June 16, 2023 Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) webinar beginning at 1 p.m. ET as we discuss the 2023 SAM Impact report. SAM the nation’s leading organization dedicated to advancing a h…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Schedule a SAM training today!

Learn what to say and how to say it   Do you have an upcoming conference or event and need to hear from a credentialed expert on drug policy? Schedule a SAM speaker! SAM speakers regularly conduct over 200 speaking events per year, not only around the U.S., but a…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 5:59 PM

SAM President Testifies before Senate Banking Committee

Your support helps us speak truth to power Dear John, Yesterday, I was in Washington testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in opposition to the SAFE Banking Act. Click here to watch my entire opening statement. …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM

TODAY: SAM President Testifies before Senate Banking Committee

Watch live starting at 9:45 AM EST Dear John, Today, at 9:45 AM ET, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing on the SAFE Banking Act entitled, “Examining Cannabis Banking Challenges of Small Businesses and Workers” and D…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 8:01 PM

NBA players sponsoring pot companies?

New op-ed in the Chicago Tribune Dear John, Did you hear that the NBA may allow their players to promote marijuana companies? NBA players are role models for young kids, this reiterates to children the lie that marijuana is harmless, or even something they should …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Here's what we we've been up to this winter

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights   A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events Recap of the 2023 SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference The 2023 SAM Summit and G…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Pro-Pot Lawmakers Reintroduce Marijuana Banking

Contact your representatives today!   Dear Friend,  As you know, the pot industry, its lobbyists, and pro-weed lawmakers are willing to do anything to pass bills to further the addiction-for-profit model. They have tried nearly every avenue possible to try and get these…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 2:08 PM

9 days to go!

Get your tickets today for our best summit yet! We’re only 9 days away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. taking place at the historic Miracle Theatre! A limited number of tickets are still availab…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Tickets for our BEST summit yet are still available!

Get your tickets today We’re two weeks away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. taking place at the historic Miracle Theatre! A limited number of tickets are still available. Register today so you c…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 9:29 PM

What's happening in states

Arkansas, Delaware, Minnesota, North Carolina, and more!   Dear John, SAM and our affiliates have been hard at work in several key states this year including Arkansas, Delaware, Nebraska, North Carolina, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, and Hawaii…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 7:40 PM

Two more additions to our Summit agenda!

Get your tickets today We're less than a month away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. and we are excited to share two additional speakers with you! Tom Wolf serves as FDPS' West Coast contingent …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 3:33 PM

New Jersey State Senator, Friend of SAM, Ron Rice Passes Away at Age 77

Senator Rice was a tireless advocate for his community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2023 Contact: Jaime Zerbe [email protected] New Jersey State Senator Ron Rice Passes Away at Age…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 11:02 AM

CONFIRMED: Dr. Drew Pinsky and Paulina Pinsky

Get your tickets today! Hi John, We're less than two months away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. and I'm excited to share two additional speakers with you! But first, I want to share a little b…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Victory in Oklahoma!

  Dear John, Last night, following months of campaigning, Smart Approaches to Marijuana and our coalition partners defeated the legalization ballot measure in Oklahoma. Not only was legalization rejected by more than 23 points statewide, but all 77 counties in th…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 12:22 PM

Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalized Marijuana

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2023 Oklahoma Voters Reject Legalized Marijuana (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Last night, the citizens of Oklahoma defeated State Question 820, the b…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 12:31 PM

CONFIRMED: Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts

Get your tickets today! We're less than two months away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. and we're excited to share yet another stellar speaker with you! JUST CONFIRMED! Nebraska Senat…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Be one of the first to check out our new website!

  Dear John, We are excited to share the news: we've redesigned our SAM website! We know that many of you regularly use our website to search for news articles and resources, and our redesign was focused on making it easier to locate our latest news, reports, a…

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

February 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Tell your legislators to close the Delta-8 loophole

Contact your Representatives and Senators!   Dear John, As you know, the pot industry, its lobbyists, and pro-weed lawmakers are willing to do anything to further the addiction-for-profit model. Now, they are fighting to keep the dangerous loophole that legalized …

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 12:03 PM

CONFIRMED: Fmr. Congressman and SAM Co-Founder Patrick J. Kennedy

Get your tickets today! We're less than two months away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. and we're excited to share yet another stellar speaker with you! JUST CONFIRMED! Former U.S. Re…

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

February 17, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Announcing the Agenda for the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference

Register today for the drug policy event of the year! We're two months away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting some of our speakers, but first, we …

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  SAM and FDPS · [email protected]

February 4, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Join us this April for the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference

Register today for the drug policy event of the year! We're less than three months away from the SAM Summit and Good Drug Policy Conference on April 20 in Washington, D.C. The 2023 SAM Summit & Good Drug Policy Conference is the premier gat…

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  Kevin Sabet, SAM · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Join us for a discussion on all we've accomplished this year!

Join the SAM staff on Friday!   Dear John, 2022 has been a HUGE year for SAM and we want to share our victories with you! Join me and the SAM staff this Friday, December 9 at 1:00 PM on Facebook live for a discussion on our 2022 accomplishments. …

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  Kevin Sabet, SAM · [email protected]

December 4, 2022 at 5:17 PM

SAM in the National Review

The premier voice on sane marijuana policy in America   Dear John, Today, Rachel Lu of the National Review authored an excellent article entitled "Slowing the Growth of Weed." In it, she says: "There are also some newer faces, such as Smart Approaches to Marij…

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  Kevin Sabet, SAM · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 1:15 AM

It's not too late! We're so close.

We are close to reaching our $1M match...   Dear John, We're so close to meeting our $1M match. Can you help us get over the finish line? A generous SAM supporter has pledged to match all donations — dollar for dollar — up to $1,000,000, meaning you can instant…

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  Kevin Sabet, SAM · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Double your impact this Giving Tuesday!

A generous donor has agreed to match your contributions up to $1 million!   Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday, one of the biggest giving days of the year. Now is your chance to give BIG: a generous SAM supporter has pledged to match all donations — dollar for …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 3:26 PM

New Study Shows Youth Marijuana Use Increases After Legalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 28, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] New Study Shows Youth Marijuana Use Increases After Legalization (…

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  SAM & FDPS · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 8:10 PM

Grateful for you

We're in this together       Grateful For You     We are in this together As we gather around the table with family and friends, we at SAM and the Foundation want to let you know how grateful we are for you. With your support, …

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  SAM Action · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Pro-Pot Lawmakers Trying to Pass Marijuana Banking

  Dear Friend,  As you know, the pot industry, its lobbyists, and pro-weed lawmakers are willing to do anything to pass bills to further the addiction-for-profit model. They have tried nearly. every avenue possible to try and get these bills signed into law. Now, t…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 12:52 AM

SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Passes Congress Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Passes Congress (Washington, D…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

November 15, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Statement on the Passing of Dr. Mitch Rosenthal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] Statement on the Passing of Dr. Mitch Rosenthal In …

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 6:45 AM

Yesterday's election results

Overall, a victory for public health   Dear John, On Tuesday night, 3 out of 5 states rejected legalization, and that's a huge win for communities, public health, and common sense. After months of campaigning, Smart Approaches to Marijuana and our affiliates he…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Here's what we we've been up to this autumn

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights   A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events SAM in the News Kevin Sabet on Dr. Phil  SAM Pre…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Did you see Kevin on Dr. Phil yesterday?

Check out some behind the scenes moments   Dear John,    Earlier this year, Dr. Phil’s team reached out to Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) to inquire about us helping with a show on marijuana. Dr. Phil is the nation’s #1 most-watched daytime talk show, reach…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 8:22 PM

New resources on how legalization affects your health and safety

Plus tune in to Dr. Phil this Friday   Dear John,    The month of October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month and at SAM we are having a lot of conversations about youth marijuana use. I wanted to share a few videos to help you better discuss this issue. I a…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 5:43 PM

An update on ballot initiatives

Plus resources to help you push back against legalization   Dear John,    We are going to be honest: several states have ballot initiatives this year to legalize marijuana— and it doesn’t look good. We are being outspent by more than 20 to 1 by an ind…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 8:08 PM

President Biden Pardons Simple Marijuana Possession Charges, Demonstrates Ability to Reform Without Legalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] President Biden Pardons Simple Marijuana Possession Charges, Demonstrates Ability to Reform W…

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  Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS) · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 4:08 PM

New National Drug Policy “Think and Do” Tank Forming to Offer Bold Solutions to the Addiction Crisis Facing America

Co-Founded by Patrick Kennedy, Advised by former Principals at HHS, DEA, ONDCP, NYPD, Mercer Consulting, UPS; Experts at NAACP-IL, Harvard, Johns Hopkins FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2022 Contact: Tim Sull…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 5:25 PM

Exciting News: SAM is Growing!

I wanted you to be one of the first to hear about our new organization     Dear John,  I wanted you to be among the first to hear the good news: the SAM family is growing!    Ten years after launching our small marijuana policy organization—which l…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM

"Did legalizing weed sanction raising demand? Either way, that’s the Midwest reality."

Read the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board's take on legalization   Dear John,  I wanted to share with you one of the most stunning articles published by the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board: "Did legalizing weed sanction raising demand? Either way, that’s the Midwest r…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 12:02 PM

An update on ballot initiatives

We're working hard to defeat legalization nationwide Dear John,    I want to take a second to update you on the pro-legalization ballot initiatives SAM and our allies are working to defeat in Arkansas, Missouri, and South Dakota.   First, in Arkansas, SAM allie…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Cannabis Candy? Of course not!

Support a bill that bans marijuana-infused candies Dear friends, We are repeatedly asked "Why doesn't someone do something about the cannabis candy that looks like real branded candy?" Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) …

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August 13, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Here's what we've been up to this summer

SAM updates, marijuana news, upcoming events, and research highlights   SAM Summer Update A brief rundown of marijuana news, research highlights, and SAM events SAM in the News Op-ed by Kevi…

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  Kevin Sabet · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 8:05 PM

SAM recognized as expert during U.S. Senate hearing

Help us continue the fight against legalization!     Dear John, SAM's work leading the charge against marijuana legalization was just recognized by Senators on both sides of the aisle. Yesterday, during a U.S. Senate hearing on marijuana legalization…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 3:02 AM

SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Expected to Pass House Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2022 Contact: Jaime Zerbe (540) 849-0107 [email protected] SAM-Drafted Marijuana Research Bill Passes House of Representatives (W…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana Action (SAM Action) · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 12:18 PM

URGENT: Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced...TAKE ACTION NOW

Senate Majority Leader Introduces Big Pot Expansion Bill Dear friend, As you may have heard, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled his bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level just now. This bill, th…

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July 14, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Check out this interview with Dr. Kevin Sabet!

Dear Friend,  I wanted to quickly share with you the news that Law360 — one of the leading legal news sites — just ran an interview with me entitled "The Opposing View on Cannabis Legalization." Here is an excerpt f…

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  Garrett Stadsvold · [email protected]

July 9, 2022 at 2:02 PM

SAM Recurring Club Membership

Dear friend,   Thank you for your continued support!   Your support has already had a positive impact on Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), helping us advance our mission of promoting a health-first approach to marijuana policy. But the rea…

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  SAM · [email protected]

July 2, 2022 at 1:56 PM

Join us in DC: Parent Action Network's 1st Annual National Marijuana Symposium

Register today! Dear Friend, If you are concerned about the use and normalization of marijuana, register today to join SAM and our newly announced initiative, Parent Action Networ…

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  Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 5:14 PM

California Breaks Key Legalization Promise to Bail Out Industry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2022   CALIFORNIA BREAKS KEY LEGALIZATION PROMISE TO BAIL OUT INDUSTRY (Sacramento, CA) Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a major marijuana tax cut into law, …

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