From the rising cost of prescription drugs to the debate over medical marijuana legalization, independent voters can play an increasing role how governments will treat the unique social and economic issues that drug policy presents. This section will covering breaking news and development surrounding drug policy in America.
In a fundraising email, the Republican candidate for Governor of Vermont claimed that Governor [Peter] Shumlin is making marijuana decriminalization one of his top priorities
Policing a major metropolitan area that borders Mexico is clearly a challenge from a drug control perspective.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously last Tuesday to ban medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is expected to sign it into law, setting up a major battle as well as legal confusion.
Despite the continuous growth in the role of the federal government, marijuana policy is one area where federalism is thriving.
Revelations of a sweeping electronic surveillance operation by the FDA has interesting implications for wiretapping and surveillance policy.
The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state’s drug law, which eliminated the requirement that the criminal intent of the offender be proved.
A look at the international War on Drugs and how it relates to the presidential election 2012, including President Obama and Romney’s drug policy.
