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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
More cops with pill problems and more deputies with ethics problems.
Drug War Chronicle
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) moves forward on welfare drug testing. (wi.gov)Chronicle AM: Psychedelics Could Treat Anxiety, PTSD; British MPs to Debate Marijuana Legalization, More (9/9/15)
Another Indian tribe will grow marijuana, Arkansas voters want medical marijuana, British MPs will debate marijuana legalization, psychedelic drugs may have value in treating some mental conditions, and more. -
Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton rolls out drug policy proposals. (state.gov)Chronicle AM: MA Legalization Inits Get Go-Ahead, DC Needle Exchanges Cut HIV Infections, More (9/8/15)
Two sets of Massachusetts legalizers get the go-ahead for signature gathering, Denver activists will negotiate with the city over social marijuana use, Hillary Clinton unveils drug policy proposals, DC HIV infections drop thanks to needle exchanges, and more. -
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Here are the most recent drug war deaths. Some get wider attention, some don't. -
In Afghan fields the poppies grow... (unodc.org)Chronicle AM: MI Rejects MedMJ for Autistic Kids, US Rejects Afghanistan Opium Eradication...For Now, More (8/28/2015)
California could still see a medical marijuana regulation bill this year, a Michigan officials ignores his own advisory panel and bars medical marijuana for autistic kids, California counties strike out in an effort to make Big Pharma pay for damages related to prescription opiates, and more. -
"Buddie," the Ohio legalization initiative mascot (responsibleohio.com)Chronicle AM: FL Legalization Init to Roll Out, Dark Web's Largest Drug Market Shuts Down, More (8/27/2015)
The controversial ResponsibleOhio legalization initiative continues to make news, a Florida legalization initiative kicks-off tomorrow, the Dark Web's biggest drug marketplace is shutting down -- at least temporarily -- and more. -
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California still has some problems with the feds, dispensaries open in Nevada and get licensed in Illinois, an Oklahoma initiative campaign is gearing up, and more. -
Heroin is taking a toll not only in Chicago, but in its suburbs. (kirk.senate.gov)Illinois Governor Vetoes Heroin Bill Over Medicaid Treatment Funding [FEATURE]
Illinois's Republican governor has vetoed an comprehensive heroin bill because he doesn't want Medicaid to have to pay for treatment. But there appear to be enough votes to override the veto. -
pile-of-cash_180_43.jpgThis Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
More jail guards in trouble, a DEA agent gets popped for child porn, and a Mississippi cop gets fired after getting caught in a major marijuana deal. -
The long-awaited ReformCA initiative is late out of the gate, but should be coming soon. (reformca.com)Chronicle AM: CA Waits for Big Legalization Init, NYC "Fake Weed" Ban Proposed, More (8/26/2015)
We're still waiting for the big one to drop in California, Ohio officials don't play nice with initiative ballot title language, Illinois gets its first dispensary approved, NYC wants to ban "fake weed,' and more.