• Drug War Chronicle, Issue #1056 -- 2/16/19 - Table of Contents with Liv

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    Drug War Chronicle, Issue #1056 -- 2/16/19
    Phillip S. Smith, Editor, psmith@drcnet.org https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/1056

    A Publication of StoptheDrugWar.org
    David Borden, Executive Director, borden@drcnet.org
    "Raising Awareness of the Consequences of Drug Prohibition"

    Table of Contents:

    1. IN BID TO BLUNT BLACK MARKET, CALIFORNIA EYES MARIJUANA TAX CUTS
    [FEATURE]
    Can lowering pot taxes erode the black market? California may be about
    to find out. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/14/bid_blunt_black_market

    2. MEDICAL MARIJUANA UPDATE
    Moves are underway in the minority of states that have not yet okayed
    medical marijuana to get it done, Arkansas medical marijuana cards are
    coming soon, Florida's ban on smoking medical marijuana heads for
    oblivion, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/13/medical_marijuana_update

    3. THIS WEEK'S CORRUPT COPS STORIES
    Justice comes for some of the victims of a crooked Chicago cop, a pair
    of crooked Memphis cops head for federal prison, an Arkansas division
    commander gets caught stealing from the evidence room, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/13/weeks_corrupt_cops_stories

    4. CHRONICLE AM: BRAZIL CALL FOR DRUG DECRIMINALIZATION, HI LEGALIZATION
    BILL ADVANCES, MORE... (2/8/19)
    The first state-level bill to legalize some psychedelics has been filed
    in Iowa, a marijuana legalization bill advances in Hawaii, so does asset forfeiture reform in New Jersey, a Brazilian committee of experts
    recommends drug decriminalization, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/08/chronicle_am_brazil_call_drug

    5. CHRONICLE AM: KAMALA HARRIS ENDORSES MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION, ISRAEL
    OKS MDMA TRIALS, MORE... (2/11/19)
    Kamala Harris endorses marijuana legalization, House Democrats reveal a marijuana banking bill, Israel okays clinical studies of MDMA to treat
    PTSD, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/11/chronicle_am_kamala_harris

    6. CHRONICLE AM: EL CHAPO CONVICTED ON ALL COUNTS, NY LEGAL POT POLITICS
    HEATS UP, MORE... (2/12/19)
    The former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel has been found guilty on all
    counts at his trial in New York City, Sri Lanka advertises for hangmen
    as the president there vows to resume drug executions, South Dakota
    House members defy their governor and approve a hemp bill, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/12/chronicle_am_el_chapo_convicted

    7. CHRONICLE AM: HEMP MOVING IN RED STATES, NJ TO EXPAND NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS, MORE... (2/13/19)
    Hemp is hopping in the heartland, the effort to undo Florida's ban on
    smokable medical marijuana advances, New York City ponders barring pre-employment drug tests for marijuana, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/13/chronicle_am_hemp_moving_red

    8. CHRONICLE AM: WILLIAM BARR CONFIRMED AS US AG, CONGRESSIONAL
    MARIJUANA BANKING HEARING, MORE... (2/14/19)
    The Senate has confirmed old drug warrior William Barr as attorney
    general, Congress holds a hearing on marijuana and banking, Ted Cruz
    wants El Chapo to pay for the wall, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/14/chronicle_am_william_barr

    9. CHRONICLE AM: VT LEGAL POT SALES BILL ADVANCES, ID GOV. SIGNS
    NALOXONE ACCESS BILL, MORE... (2/15/19)
    A marijuana sales bill is moving in Vermont, a bill to have state-run
    pot shops is filed in New Mexico, Idaho's governor signs a naloxone
    access expansion bill, the Sinaloa Cartel lives, and more. https://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2019/feb/15/chronicle_am_vt_legal_pot_sales

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