A bill toughening penalties for hard drug selling is moving in Ohio, Thailand clears the way for the medical use of opium and magic mushrooms, and more.
Pres. Biden has issued 11 new pardons and clemencies. But those still in prison will mostly still be waiting a long time to go free. (whitehouse.gov)
The Kansas governor signs a civil asset forfeiture reform bill into law, a South Carolina medical marijuana bill that has languished for months finally gets some attention, and more.
Federal workforce drug testing could soon omit MDMA, add fentanyl. (Creative Commons)
Maine's governor signs a bill to seal the records of past marijuana offenses, a North Carolina tribe opens the first medical marijuana dispensary in the state, and more.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a federal pot policy pioneer, wins an award for his efforts. (House.gov)
That National Conference of State Legislatures reiterates its support for banking access for pot businesses, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) files a marijuana expungement bill, and more.
The Rio Grande River marks the US-Mexico border in Texas. And fentanyl flows like water across that border. (Creative Commons)
Customs and Border Patrol announces a new fentanyl crackdown, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and others file the SEEK HELP to protect people administering naloxone, and more.
More truck drivers are just saying no to drug testing. (Creative Commons)
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs a bill protecting medical marijuana-using state and local government employees, GOP senator demands Border Patrol step back from easing restrictions on past marijuana use among new hires, and more.
The InSite safe injection site in Vancouver. After a court ruling, you won't see one of these in Philadelphia. (vch.ca)
A New Hampshire marijuana legalization bill is moving in the House but faces obstacles in the Senate, a Connecticut bill to address remaining marijuana prisoners advances, and more.