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Drug War Chronicle #1089 - February 7, 2020

Phillip S. Smith, Editor - David Borden, Executive Director
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Medical Marijuana Update

The fight over medical marijuana in Alabama heats up, a Pennsylvania court sides with a worker fired over legal medical marijuana use, and more.
Bernie Sanders is looking at using an executive order to end federal marijuana prohibition. (senate.gov)
Bernie Sanders is looking at using an executive order to end federal marijuana prohibition. (senate.gov)

Chronicle AM: Drug Overdoses Declined in 2018, Bernie Sanders Marijuana Legalization Plan, More... (1/30/20)

Cleveland, Ohio, City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization. The city council has voted 15-2 to approve a measure that would eliminates fines and jail time for low-level marijuana possession. And it's a pretty high low level: 200 grams. The legislation still needs to be approved by Mayor Frank Jackson (D), who has previously expressed support for it.
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