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MS Makes Naloxone Available for Free, PA Fentanyl Test Strips Now Decriminalized, More... (1/4/23)

by psmith, January 04, 2023, 05:48pm, (Issue #1177)
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Violence continues in Ciudad Juarez in the wake of a deadly Sunday prison break, Mississippi has created a web site where residents can order free naloxone, and more.

MD Pot Decrim Now in Effect, CO Natural Psychedelic Decrim Now in Effect, More... (1/3/23)

by psmith, January 03, 2023, 05:55pm, (Issue #1177)
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The Justice Department is suing a major phamareceutical distributor over its role in the opioid crisis, a Virgin Islands marijuana legalization bill goes to the governor, and more.

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden to Deschedule Marijuana, Belize Coca Bust, More... (12/23/22)

by psmith, December 23, 2022, 06:11pm, (Issue #1177)
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There's a big payout for a Georgia woman falsely arrested on cocaine charges, British police chiefs call for drug decriminalization, and more.

Asset Forfeiture Shenigans Down in Houston [FEATURE]

by psmith, December 23, 2022, 04:04pm, (Issue #1176)
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In a reverse Robin Hood Act, Texas civil asset forfeitures take from the poor and give to the state.

Medical Marijuana Update

by psmith, December 23, 2022, 03:32pm, (Issue #1176)
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A marijuana research bill becomes law, the SAFE Banking Act doesn't, and more.

Crack Sentencing Bill Left out of Spending Bill, SAFE Banking Act Will Be Back Next Year, More... (12/22/22)

by psmith, December 22, 2022, 05:50pm, (Issue #1176)
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New York legal recreational marijuana sales are set to begin next week, Maryland's incoming Democratic governor says expunging past pot convicitons will be a priority, and more.

This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories

by psmith, December 21, 2022, 06:08pm, (Issue #1176)
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A small-town Pennsylvania police chief had a bad habit, an Indiana cop gets caught stealing dope from DEA Drug Take Back campaign, and more.

Pakistan Moves to End Death Penalty for Drugs; IN, TX Pot Polls; More... (12/21/22)

by psmith, December 21, 2022, 05:46pm, (Issue #1176)
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Grenada is moving forward with multiple reforms, two new state polls show strong support for marijuana legalization in Indiana and Texas, and more.

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