New York Legislature Moves To Further Decriminalize Pot
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“It makes the situation much, much better, especially for the black and brown community that has paid such a high price. But politically, the support was not there to pass legalization.”
Addiction
Marijuana And New York State: To Legalize Or Not?
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“Actually I’m pretty optimistic, which is going to surprise a lot of people. This is our chance. This is our opportunity to fulfill the things we were promised at election time.”
Addiction
Survey: Feelings On Pot Follow Political Lines
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The survey found that over 85% percent of Democrats think legalized pot would not raise crime rates. That number is just under 50% for Republicans and 75% for independents.
Government
New Bill Legalizing Marijuana Introduced In New York Legislature
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After the failure to include legalized recreational marijuana in the New York state budget earlier this year, sponsors of the legislation say they are introducing a new bill that they hope stands a better chance at becoming law.
Crime and Justice
PA Sues Purdue Pharma, Noting Role Of Sales Reps In Opioid Crisis
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“They peddled this concept to doctors, claiming that these signs were merely symptoms of under-treated pain, and that patients were actually not being given enough opioids.”
Addiction
Cuomo: Legalized Pot May Not Have Enough Political Support
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“If they are starting to suggest that I need to twist arms, then that’s a bad sign. Because arm-twisting doesn’t work. And it means they don’t have the political support.”
Crime and Justice
‘Major’ Drug Bust Arrests 65 For Heroin, Fentanyl Trafficking In Central, Northern New York
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“When you see 65 of these people being arrested, 65 of the people who are responsible for bringing this dangerous drug into our community locked up, that’s a good day for us.”
Most Americans Say Drug Companies Should Be Held Responsible For Opioid Crisis
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According to a new NPR/Ipsos opioid poll, 71% of Americans surveyed also say the government should do more to curb the epidemic.
Government
How Will Legal Weed Change New York?
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“There’s a lot of cannabis users, there’s a lot of people that use but are afraid to come out of the cannabis closet. Come out of the closet, be loud, be proud, because it’s coming.”
Addiction
State Of Emergency Enters Third Week As Overdose Deaths Plague Broome County
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“Basically, if you overdose on fentanyl, you’re probably not gonna get revived even if someone tries to. It’s a death sentence. It’s very concerning.”