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Perry Kendall (British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer) sent the following to the Vancouver Sun on March 2, 2007: Subject: INCB and SIS I am writing in respect of the front page story (Friday march 2nd 2007) concerning the International Narcotic Control Board's (INCB) assertion that countries permitting supervised injection facilities are in breach of international drug control treaties.

[From our friends at The Sentencing Project] Florida: Continued Debate on Restoring the Vote Gov. Charlie Crist postponed a vote this week that would have allowed most formerly incarcerated individuals voting rights upon completion of sentence. The Florida Board of Executive Clemency was expected to vote in favor of the long-awaited change, but Crist did not want to isolate fellow Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum as the lone vote, according to the Miami Herald. “Obviously, I favor the restoration of civil rights and I am optimistic we will be able to get to that point, but I want to build a consensus before we go there,” said Crist following the state clemency board meeting.

A note from (LEAP) Assistant Speakers Bureau Coordinator Jodi James: LEAP would like you to help us welcome David Doddridge as our newest speaker. David had a distinguished career in law enforcement, including a tour undercover in L.A. Retiring after 21 years of service, David recognizes the greatest harms associated with drugs are the drug laws. You can read more about David Doddridge and all of LEAP’s incredible speakers on our bio page. With the addition of David Doddridge, LEAP boasts active speakers in 26 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and abroad.