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Potential California Legislation Could Open Doors For Medical Marijuana in Hospitals

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New California legislation could make it possible for hospitals to give cannabis to patients in legalized states. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the governor of California’s office are determining if hospitals and healthcare facilities can allow patients to use medical marijuana without the risk of federal funding being stripped in …

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Marijuana Education Program Added to Social Equity License Application

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Arizona adds an education program to apply for social equity license. A marijuana business education program has been added as a mandatory step for the process of applying for a social equity license in Arizona. The class will be offered for free by the Arizona Department of Health and Safety. This program will be required …

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Governor Doug Ducey was sent a bill legalize sterile needle exchange

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Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona was sent a bill in May to legalize sterile needle exchange in hopes of HIV prevention and lowering health care system costs Governor Doug Ducey has been sent bills to legalize both fentanyl test strips and sterile needle exchanges which could both drastically help people with substance use disorders. The …

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Governor Doug Ducey Signs Bill to Legalize Fentanyl Test Strips

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Governor Doug Ducey Signs Bill to Legalize Fentanyl Test Stripes In Hopes of Preventing Overdose Deaths Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona recently signed a bill in May that was promoted by the overdose death of a legislator’s son to legalize the use of fentanyl test strips. The hope for legalizing fentanyl test strips is to …

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Arizona Department of Health Services to Hand Out Social Equity Marijuana Licenses

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People Worry About Rules Following 26 Social Equity Marijuana Licenses to be Given out in Arizona Some Arizona citizens are worried about the unfair draft rules announced on May 6 by the Department of Health Services (DHS) for the 26 social equity marijuana licenses being given out. The 26 social equity marijuana licenses being given …

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Mohave County Jail Succeeds in Containment of Coronavirus

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Through extensive guidelines and limiting capacity, Mohave County Jail has kept Coronavirus contained while the rest of the county experiences widespread outbreaks. With any pandemic comes a host of new challenges for prisons and jails. Containment of any virus or disease requires thorough guidelines to protect inmates. By lowering capacity, extensive cleaning and sanitation, masks, …

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How 2020 Has Changed Criminal Justice Throughout the United States

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The United States has seen a number of positive reforms to criminal justice over the course of 2020, with just a few minor setbacks. This year has been a tough one for millions of Americans all around the country. Through the COVID Pandemic and the election, America has experienced both positive and negative changes. Some …

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Arizonans Could Be Forced to Take COVID-19 Vaccine by Employer

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Arizona employers could require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, which may lead to tense work environments or, even worse, terminations. Arizona has always presented itself as a “pro-business” state that gives its businesses the legal support to thrive and grow. Through this approach, Arizona had adopted legislation that would give an employer the right to require …

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Arizona Prop 207 Passes With 60% of the Vote

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Arizona voters passed a landmark proposition that has legalized the recreational consumption and sale of marijuana throughout the state. Since Arizona passed the legalization of medical marijuana back in 2010, support for adding recreational marijuana grew steadily over time. After a similar measure narrowly failed back in 2016, advocates for Prop 207 knew that victory …

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Elderly Woman Sues Gila County After Mistreatment in Jail

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63 year-old  woman with a history of mental illness sues Gila County for false imprisonment and mistreatment after being forced to drink toilet water. Tamara Barnicoat, 63, was arrested and jailed while having a psychotic episode back in October of 2019 for trespassing and other minor offenses. She was then held for 27 days without …

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