News & Updates
New Jersey 911 Good Samaritan Policy Posted for Vote Thursday May 24
05/22/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
To ensure we have enough votes for passage, it's crucial that members of the Assembly hear from New Jersey constituents regarding this life-saving legislation! Please take a moment today to make 2 phone calls to your legislators urging them to do the right thing and vote in support of A578 on Thursday.
Decriminalize Marijuana in Rhode Island
05/22/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
Rhode Island's marijuana policies are fundamentally unfair and need to be reformed. A college student that's arrested for having a joint in Rhode Island faces a whole host of hardships: a criminal record, elimination of financial aid and sometimes jail. A bill that's been introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly -- S2253/H7092 -- will fix this failed policy. Contact your legislators today and urge them to make sure this bill comes up for a vote.
SSDP Welcomes Saint Charles Community College Chapter!
05/18/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
This month, SSDP gained another chapter in Missouri at Saint Charles Community College. SSDP outreach staff got the chance to catch up with Duell Lauderdale, chapter founder, and this is what he had to say about his involvement with SSDP so far.
The "Third Way" of the federal government
05/18/12 by Zara Snapp | Comments
Last week, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy spoke before the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission.
911 Good Samaritan Legislation Making Progress in Colorado
05/14/12 by Drew Stromberg | Comments
Colorado SB 20 (full text), which authorizes Legal Immunity to Drug Overdose Reporters, is on its way to Governor John Hickenlooper's desk right now! The bill will provide immunity for the victim and up to two callers in incidences emergencies involving drugs and/or alcohol. This is a huge step forward not only for Colorado, but for sensible drug policy in general.
Why Changing Campus Drug and Alcohol Policies Doesn't Mean an End to Federal Funding
05/10/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
Recently, we've noticed an alarming trend of lawmakers and university officials citing the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) as an obstacle impeding them from allowing sensible policy change on college campuses. It turns out that our opponents claims are entirely without merit.
House votes on medical marijuana
05/09/12 by Stacia Cosner | Comments
Connecticut Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation
05/07/12 by | Comments
This past weekend, a bill to legalize marijuana as a palliative for the chronically ill was passed by the Connecticut State Senate. This now makes 17 states and the District of Columbia that have passed legislation in support of medical marijuana. The bill passed the Senate 21-13, passed the house 96-51, and is currently on its way to Governor Malloy’s desk, where he is expected to sign the bill into law.
