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Lawmakers Ask Gov. for Heroin Task Force

June 23, 2014

Both nationally and in Virginia, we’ve seen recent headlines sparking fear over what’s being called a new “heroin epidemic”. Here, legislators recently wrote a letter to Gov. Terry McAuliffe asking him to establish a task force to fight the growing problem. But not everyone is in agreement on how serious the spread of heroin is, or if the term “epidemic” is even appropriate.

“This is the latest and greatest in terms of fad,” said U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, discussing the heroin problem. “This is one where we know that it is a growing problem. We’ve had a hard time as a country getting our hands around it.”

The consensus, particularly from lawmakers, seems to be that heroin use is climbing at an astronomical rate and something must be done immediately to stop it. [Read more…]

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Virginia Voters Support Medical Marijuana, Split on Recreational Weed Legalization

April 7, 2014

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A new poll indicates the overwhelming majority of Virginia voters support a medical marijuana program that would make pot available to the people who need it for medical treatment. But when it comes to legalizing recreational pot, voters are split almost evenly.

According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, about 83 percent support medical marijuana and 13 percent oppose it, in a new poll from Quinnipiac University. That same poll found 46 percent support recreational pot with 48 percent opposed. [Read more…]

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Majority of Virginians Support Medical Marijuana

November 15, 2013

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When it comes to marijuana laws, Virginia is lagging behind and really doesn’t seem to be making any effort to catch up. But a recent poll from the Princeton Survey Research Associates International (PSRAI) suggests residents are ready for some change—signaling that the majority of Virginians support medical marijuana. [Read more…]

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Huge Marijuana Bust Thrown Out Due to Illegal Search

May 28, 2013

Huge outdoor marijuana crop bust thrown out because of illegal search.

A businessman who currently has a multi-million dollar contract with the state had a lucky day in court last week when a Pittsylvania judge ruled the search that led to him being busted for marijuana was illegal, freeing him from the charges that could have ultimately landed him in jail for years. [Read more…]

Filed Under: drug charges, marijuana Tagged With: marijuana, police

VA Gubernatorial Candidates Mostly Mum on Marijuana

February 22, 2013

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Marijuana laws are a hot topic right now. Voters want to hear about them. They want to know what their elected officials have to say about legalization. And while that’s true now more than ever, some politicians are still keeping quiet on the issue. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law, drug charges Tagged With: marijuana

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