Tag: drugs

D.C. Mayoral Debate Glosses Over Cannabis, Zeroes In On Opioid Epidemic

May 6, 2022

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Gaspard Le Dem

in Outlaw Report, Politics, Washington, D.C.

The top three candidates for D.C. mayor duked it out on Wednesday evening during a debate on WAMU’s The Politics Hour moderated by local radio legend Kojo Nnamdi and news veteran Tom Sherwood. Over the course of 90 minutes, incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser, At-Large Councilmember Robert White and Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White argued their…
Paraphernalia Decriminalization Bill Falls Short in Maryland After Hopes of Veto Override

Dec 8, 2021

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Ethan McLeod

in Criminal Justice, Maryland, Outlaw Report, Politics

A bill to lower criminal penalties for the possession of drug paraphernalia fell short in Maryland this week after the General Assembly opted to skip a vote to override a veto of the legislation. On Monday morning, lawmakers convened for a special legislative session in Annapolis to approve new Congressional district boundaries and consider overrides…