A bill meant to help fight the fentanyl crisis and protect Wisconsin communities has been signed into law. The...
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Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical use of marijuana or expanded their...
A bill targeting the illicit fentanyl supply chain, the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, S.1271,...
CA: Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Overdose Deaths by Providing Essential Protections for Drug Checking Services
/ California, USAThe California Assembly Public Safety committee passed AB 2136 (Jones Sawyer), a bill that will curb overdose deaths by...
But the Legislature also approved an expungement pilot program for cannabis possession. A bill to increase the amount of...
Kansas legislators circumvent board allocating state’s opioid settlement funds, stalling distribution process
/ Kansas, USAThe board has paused further allocating the state’s settlement funds as a result of the legislature’s actions. Editor’s note:...
Arkansans may get to vote on an amendment that would ease regulations on medical marijuana. Why it matters: The Arkansas Medical...
ID: Mixed messages: Idaho Legislature legalizes fentanyl testing strips, disbands safe syringe program
/ Idaho, USAIdahoans will have access to fentanyl testing strips this year following legislative action on a bipartisan bill to legalize the strips....
FL: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Fentanyl Exposure; Expands CORE Network in Florida
/ Florida, USAToday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to increase penalties on individuals who expose law enforcement officers to fentanyl and...
In the face of an ongoing drug overdose crisis, Wisconsin lawmakers have taken steps to decriminalize testing strips that...
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Southwestern Pennsylvania counties are making sure overdose prevention drugs are everywhere
In Pennsylvania, USAJanuary 24, 2025MI: Munson Healthcare installs Narcan distribution boxes
January 24, 2025OH: ‘People are not alone’: Thrive for Change promotes fentanyl test strips to prevent overdose deaths
January 23, 2025West Virginia Department of Human Services Continues Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths
In USA, West VirginiaJanuary 23, 2025ME: End of prominent syringe-exchange service in Bangor causes ripple effects
January 23, 2025