2 panels pass pakalolo bill

Published February 10, 2011

2 panels pass pakalolo bill
Reclassifying possession of a small amount of marijuana to a civil violation similar to a traffic offense would send the wrong message to children, say law enforcement officials, who urged lawmakers to reconsider a proposal to decriminalize the drug.
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What public health experts say about the NHS shakeup
There are fears that too little of the £4bn allocated for public health will find its way to local councils About £4bn will be available for public health, says Lansley. But there are fears that too little will find its way to local councils, which are being handed a key role in tackling issues such as smoking, obesity and problem drinking. “£4bn sounds like a lot. But there will be a lot of …
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New Hernando facility to treat mentally ill and substance abusers
By Logan Neill, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Architects Steve Klar, left, and his wife, Roberta, designed the WestBridge Community treatment facility on Grove Road. At Tuesday’s groundbreaking, they discuss the model with Bill Cosgray, owner of Bradley Construction, who is the contractor. BROOKSVILLE Perhaps no one knows better than Al and Loralee West the challenges that lie …
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