House Panel OKs Bill Allowing Pot Destruction

House panel OKs bill allowing pot destruction

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McDonald's son uses medical marijuana to relieve nausea caused by drugs he uses to treat epilepsy. Sen. Michelle Yee's bill allows police to dispose of medical marijuana seized during a criminal investigation even if they find it was legally possessed.
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SEQUESTRATION: Cuts loom, prison workers concerned about safety

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BOP will need to curtail inmate programs such as drug treatment and vocational education, which would lead to higher costs to taxpayers and communities in the long run as the lack of such inmate re-entry training makes it less likely that released …
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guest commentary Put your money where your mouth is on mental health

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A veterans' project to support recovery from trauma spectrum disorders and prevent criminal justice system involvement in Colorado Springs and Denver. • A comprehensive and … John Hickenlooper's recent request for $ 18 million in additional and new …
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