Sensible Change Minnesota 2022 Legislative Agenda
It’s a new year, with new ambitions for our work at the Minnesota legislature. Last week, we put out a call to those who want to see the number of medical cannabis producers increase, and are excited to have gained a few new partnerships. We have not yet met our minimum fundraising goal for
Sensible Change Minnesota Supports the Minnesota Hemp Industry
We are aware of recent enforcement actions by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture against Minnesota’s hemp industry, as well as the Loveless ruling that found liquid mixtures containing any THC are illegal. (Read more) As an organization, we advocate for the benefit of consumers and patients, and what is happening to the hemp industry
2021 Medical Cannabis Program Updates
After significant work by our policy team, patients statewide, and other stakeholders, a number of changes were approved to the Minnesota Medical Cannabis program in late 2020/2021. These changes include: Addition of smokable, raw cannabis flower for patients 21 and older. This change will begin effective March 1, 2022, as the Office of Medical
Sensible Change Minnesota 2021 Legislative Agenda
Sensible Change Minnesota's Advocacy Committee is excited to share our Agenda for 2021! Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the limitations that puts on advocacy organizations, we have scaled back the issues we are working on this year. Medical Cannabis Add raw cannabis flower as an allowable delivery method for medical cannabis. Protect patients
Sensible Change Minnesota releases report on medical cannabis prices and patient experiences
Today, Sensible Change Minnesota releases the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Pricing and Patient Experience Report. This report discusses the price of medical cannabis in Minnesota, patient survey findings, patient numbers, and other comparisons between Minnesota's failing medical cannabis system and states with patient-centered models. Key Findings: 86% of surveyed registered medical cannabis patients reported price
Sensible Change Minnesota 2020 Legislative Agenda
Sensible Change Minnesota's Advocacy Committee is excited to share our Agenda for 2020! Medical Cannabis Improve Patient Access & Affordability Provide that any cannabis product, including raw cannabis flower produced by a Minnesota licensed medical cannabis manufacturer is “medical cannabis” under Minnesota law and can be sold to and possessed by patients. Allow for delivery
Announcing the Sensible Change Minnesota Membership Program
The Sensible Change Minnesota Board of Directors is excited to share our brand new membership program! Members may joint at three levels: Supporter, Advocate, and Reformer, and have the option to pay monthly or annually. Annual members receive a discount on their membership! Benefits include early access to Sensible Change Minnesota publications, event discounts,
Sensible Change Minnesota Calls on Governor, Legislative Leaders, to Ensure Medical Cannabis Safety in Wake of Vaping-Related Illnesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE St. Paul – September 8, 2019 Sensible Change Minnesota Calls on Governor, Legislative Leaders, to Ensure Medical Cannabis Safety in Wake of Vaping-Related Illnesses With the surge of vaping-related lung illnesses reported in the media, Sensible Change Minnesota is calling on elected leaders to immediately address access to and the affordability
Introducing our 2019 Summer Interns
Sensible Change Minnesota is excited to introduce you to our two summer interns! Rory O'Brien, Policy & Organizing Intern Rory O’Brien is a student at Minneapolis College majoring in Addiction Counseling with plans at working towards dual licensure for LADC and LCSW. She is on the board of Minneapolis College’s Students for Sensible Drug Policy.