A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses [FEATURE]
Marijuana reform activity in state legislatures is at levels never seen before, but that doesn't mean we will see victory this year. Still...
This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A couple of strange and disturbing items this week, plus some good, old-fashioned thievery.
Mexico to Rein In US Agencies in Drug War
The fledgling adminstration of Mexican President Pena Nieto is moving to strengthen its control over US law enforcement and intelligence agencies operating there, a change of course from the policies of his predecessor.
Overdose Prevention Deal in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who vetoed a Good Samaritan overdose bill last fall, has reached an agreement with legislators, folding Good Samaritan language into a naloxone overdose prevention bill. That's a twofer for New Jersey!
Indiana Welfare Drug Testing Bill Fails
A bid to impose drug testing on welfare recipients in Indiana has died after legislators could not agree on a means of ensuring payments to the children of recipients who tested positive.
GAO Says ONCDP Not Achieving Drug Goals So Far
A day after the drug czar's office issued its 2013 national drug strategy, the GAO reported that it isn't achieving most of the goals it identified in its 2010 national drug strategy.
Colorado Appeals Court Rules Employers Can Fire Marijuana Users
Employers can fire workers who test positive for marijuana even if their use is legal in the state, the Colorado Court of Appeals has ruled.
Justice Safety Valve Act Introduced in House
With the introduction of the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 in the House this week, now both houses of Congress have the sentencing reform bill before them.
White House 2013 National Drug Strategy Released
The drug czar's office released the 2013 National Drug Control Strategy Wednesday. It talks a good game, but much remains the same.
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