City Officials Pipe Up About Medical Marijuana

City officials pipe up about medical marijuana
The Sunshine State could join 20 other states that have already legalized medical marijuana if passed, but the potential for legalization raises questions among local law enforcement and government officials in Central Florida. “As a healthcare … Read more on Seminole Voice

Miami prosecutors drop manslaughter charge against man who killed brother
After an evening of heavy drinking, Victor Luis and his brother got into an argument in a North Miami Beach alleyway. Victor pushed his sibling, who stumbled backward, slammed his head on the concrete and passed out. Fifteen days later, Juan Carlos … Read more on MiamiHerald.com

Medical marijuana bills filed in Florida, Georgia gain momentum
Medicinal marijuana has yet to gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration, and opponents argue more tests and studies need to be done proving its medical benefits. Yet there are … Monday, Florida State Representatives Jeff Clemens and Joe … Read more on First Coast News

Welfare drug screening bill divides Indiana lawmakers
INDIANAPOLIS — Before Indianapolis resident Connie Boster stopped drinking and abusing drugs, she sold her food stamps for money to buy alcohol and bought sodas from corner stores to get change in cash. Welfare abuse such as Boster's is driving an … Read more on News Sentinel