Drugs - Page 107

March 3, 2024

Oregon is ready to end its ‘experiment’ with drug decriminalization: State Sen. Tim Knopp

Oregon State Sen. Tim Knopp (R) breaks down his state’s latest vote to end drug decriminalization as the state faces a deadly addiction crisis. 

March 2, 2024

Liberal Oregon U-turns, passes bill to recriminalize hard drugs as overdose deaths skyrocket

Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill that would recriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs as the state struggles to contain its fentanyl crisis.

March 1, 2024

US warning on Mexico spring break travel, top threats facing Americans

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico issued a warning to spring breakers who are planning trips to resort areas like Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum.

March 1, 2024

US citizen arrested at California checkpoint after attempting to smuggle $130k in fentanyl pills

Border Patrol agents at the El Cento Sector checkpoint in California found 9.7 pounds of fentanyl pills, with an estimated street value of $130,000, inside a backpack and a speaker.

February 29, 2024

VA legislators pass recreational marijuana sales bill, Republican Gov. Youngkin to review

VA legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, but not its retail sale. If a new bill is approved by GOP Gov. Youngkin, recreational retail sales of marijuana will begin next year.

February 29, 2024

Liberal San Francisco on brink of drug-testing welfare recipients: 'The pendulum is swinging'

San Francisco voters appear poised to deliver yet another major blow to progressive policies on criminal justice next week, according to a new report.

February 29, 2024

New York governor urges online sites to hide illegal cannabis stores

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing a surge in unlicensed cannabis dispensaries despite efforts to curb them, is urging online sites to refrain from listing them.

February 29, 2024

Drug addict used bizarre object in attempted post office robbery: police

A Nottinghamshire magistrate sentenced Jelanie Scott to a drug rehabilitation program and ordered him to pay around $360 in fines and fees to the court.

February 29, 2024

Newsom’s California is a mess of crime and a huge warning to the nation

California isn't a model for the nation. Gov. Newsom’s state is a mess of crime, drugs and homelessness. That disaster should serve as a huge warning to Americans.

February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.