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Drug War Chronicle #722 - February 23, 2012

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
the crowd listens in Mill Valley
the crowd listens in Mill Valley

California Marijuana Initiatives Starving for Cash [FEATURE]

A severe lack of funding could prevent any of the California marijuana reform initiatives from making the ballot. "Anyone got a spare $2 million?" the campaigns asked plaintively at a Mill Valley public meeting Tuesday night.
Vermont Speaker of the House Shap Smith is blocking a decriminalization bill. (State of Vermont)
Vermont Speaker of the House Shap Smith is blocking a decriminalization bill. (State of Vermont)

Vermont Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Stalled

Even though the governor, the public safety commissioner, and the public all want decriminalization, Vermont's House speaker is blocking it, citing law enforcement concerns.
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MMJ leaf and stethoscope KY ODCP_19.jpg

Medical Marijuana Update

From Alabama to Washington, medical marijuana continues to be a burning issue.
Haarlem, The Netherlands (wikimedia.org)
Haarlem, The Netherlands (wikimedia.org)

Haarlem Cannabis Cafes Reject Dutch-Only Member Passes

Cannabis coffee shop owners in the Dutch city of Haarlem are organizing to fight back against the Dutch government's pending Weed Pass plan that would bar foreigners and require Dutch citizens to join "members only" coffee houses if they want to buy weed legally.
Narcotics Detective David White (Clay County SO)
Narcotics Detective David White (Clay County SO)

Florida Detective, Meth Suspect Killed in Shootout

A Florida sheriff's narcotics detective has been shot dead after trying to force his way into a residence. The suspected meth dealer who shot him was shot and killed, too.
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This Week in History

Events and quotes of note from this week's drug policy events of years past.
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