Please take a moment this morning (before 1:30 today) and contact your senator to voice your opposition to HB2612 which is scheduled to be heard on the Senate floor. While there are some good things in this bill (the same good things that SQ788 already created) the bad stuff is bad and will only harm …
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The Final Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Regulations
Medical Marijuana Rules Passed July 10
An Open Letter to Senator Yen
The following is a letter that Dana McMurchy sent to Senator Yen. She is frustrated as he has not responded to her requests. We'd like to know who else shares in her frustration. Dr. Yen, I still insist on your response to my concerns about your bill, SB1120. I live in Oklahoma and thus you report …
Drug Policy Reform: The People vs A Few Legislators
Last Thursday a group of leaders from the Drug Policy Reform Network of Oklahoma (DPRN) went to the state capitol to discuss the essential oversight with many House & Senate members. Original article
CANNABIS & THE SANCTITY OF LIFE
Last week Liberty on Tap hosted an informational gathering for SQ 788, a ballot initiative measure to legalize medical cannabis in Oklahoma. The vote for SQ 788 will take place on June 26, 2018. One of our speakers, a member of the Vote Yes on SQ 788 PAC, was Shawn Jenkins. Shawn, a veteran of the U.S. Army, …
Legislative Shenanigans – Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill
Sitting in committee is a bill that would reform the current civil asset forfeiture policy in Oklahoma. Currently, your property and cash may be seized by law enforcement and kept even if you are never charged with a crime. You may fight to have your property and cash returned but it will cost you. Basically, …
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The REAL Elephant in the Room
I would like to address Fallin's first point, “Oklahoma's drug possession sentences haven't deterred substance abuse”. Most people thrown in cages for using drugs are not necessarily “substance abusers”. This says people who are charged with a drug “crime” are abusers which is a fallacy. Substance users (or abusers) do not belong in prison. Substance …
Katie and Cayman’s Law and Oklahomans for Health Initiative
Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill allowing a medical pilot program for cannabis oil. The bill, known as "Katie and Cayman's Law," would allow medically supervised use of cannabis oil. Parents say that it is effective in treating children with epileptic seizures. We are happy to see some progress in this area however, this …
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Annual Meeting – January 2015
Our annual meeting and general election was held in Tulsa at The Rusty Crane restaurant. We had a great turnout and several new members joined the organization. Here is the current list of the Board of Directors and offices held. Lisa Bowman President Dax Ewbank Vice President Joanna Francisco Secretary Clinton Wiles Treasurer Tina Kelly …
Annual Meeting – January 10th, 2015
Drug Policy Reform Network of Oklahoma will hold its annual meeting Saturday, January 10th, 1pm-2:30 pm at The Rusty Crane, 109 North Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK. (DPRNOK is not funding this event. All expenses incurred are the responsibility of the individual.) You are invited to attend as we discuss plans for the new year. Board …
