Drug War Chronicle #927 - May 20, 2016
Health Canada clears the way for prescription heroin. (Wikmedia/Creative Commons)
In Cutting Edge Move, Canada to Allow Prescription Heroin
In a culmination of trial programs and research, and in a reversal of policies of the former Harper Administration, Health Canada has cleared the way for prescription heroin for tough cases.
Thousands could go free with sentence cuts this year -- if bottlenecks are fixed. (nacdp.org)
Obama's Effort to Free Drug War Prisoners Hits Bureaucratic Roadblocks [FEATURE]
More than 17,000 federal drug war prisoners have clemency applications pending under a Justice Department program, but with Obama's term coming to an end, the clock is ticking.
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Frustrated Marijuana Legalizers Head for the White House
Marijuana activists are set to protest pot prohibition at the White House Friday. They want Obama to deschedule it, but that's just for starters.
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Congress Moves to Allow VA Physicians to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veterans
The move is intended to ease access to medical marijuana for veterans suffering from PTSD, serious injuries, and other debilitating conditions.
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Medical Marijuana Update
In Oklahoma and Ohio, medical marijuana half-measures are being challenged by initiative campaigns, Oakland tries to create some racial equity in the industry, Maryland medical marijuana hits another delay, and more.
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This Week's Corrupt Cops Stories
A sticky-fingered Wisconsin cop gets nailed, a truth-challenged Washington state cop gets canned, and more.
Safe injection sites are coming to Ireland. (vch.ca)
Chronicle AM: Millions Would Grow Pot If They Could, Hemp Returns to WV, More... (5/12/16)
Congress acts on opioid and drug trafficking bills, million want to grow pot if it's legal, a CBD cannabis oil bill moves in Louisiana, a medical marijuana bill is killed in Missouri, and more.
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Chronicle AM: ME Poll Has 55% for Legalization, Indonesia Executing More Drug Prisoners, More... (5/13/16)
A new Maine poll has majority support for legalization, Indonesia is about to execute more drug war prisoners, and more.
DC activists and veterans head for the White House next week to press for end to marijuana prohibition. (Adam Eidinger/Twitter)
Chronicle AM: MJ Taxes Could Generate Billions, Canada to Allow Prescription Heroin, More... (5/16/16)
A Tax Foundation study finds that legal pot could generate $28 billion a year in tax revenues, CBD cannabis oil isn't enough for Oklahoma medical marijuana activists, Canada will allow prescription heroin, and more.
No medical marijuana for Maryland patients for at least another year. (flickr.com)
Chronicle AM: MD MedMJ Delay, Ohio's Bad "Good Samaritan" Bill, No RI Referendum, More... (5/17/16)
Another New England legislature fails to act on pot legalization, Maryland's long-awaited medical marijuana program is again delayed, Wisconsin's GOP attorney general wants all employers to drug test their workers, and more.
The New York Senate is focused on addressing heroin and prescription pain pill use. (Wikimedia/Creative Commons)
Chronicle AM: Shocking Forfeiture Poll, Oakland Racial Balance in MJ Industry Bill, More... (5/18/16)
Organized opposition is trying to emerge in California, legalization in Oregon is creating jobs and payrolls, Oakland attempts to redress racial imbalance in the legal marijuana business but catches some flak, and more.
The Democratic contender endorses California's AUMA legalization initiative. (senate.gov)
Chronicle AM: Sanders Endorses CA Init, Congress Moves to Help Vets Get MedMJ, More... (5/19/16)
Marijuana activists prepare to march on the White House, Congress moves on medical marijuana for veterans, Bernie Sanders endorses California's AUMA legalization initiative, and more.
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