Who’s Fighting Marijuana Legalization in Colorado?
Who’s Fighting Marijuana Legalization In Colorado? – “Marijuana legalization would harm kids, says Smart Colorado, a group advertising stock images of children along with messages asking for voters to reject Amendment 64, a ballot initiative this year to legalize and tax pot. Smart Colorado, led former Republican senate candidate Ken Buck and a team of Republican lobbyists and campaign operatives, hopes to drive down the popularity of Amendment 64 before Election Day. The supposedly family-friendly group, however, relies heavily on funds from a pair of controversial Republican fundraisers who once led a drug rehab center shut down over wide-ranging child abuse scandals. Save Our Society from Drugs, a Florida-based nonprofit founded by Mel and Betty Sembler, has given Smart Colorado contributions totaling 1497 through September, according to The Nation’s review of state finance disclosures. That’s 95 percent of the money raised by the group so far…”.* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down. *Read more here from Lee Fang in The Nation: www.thenation.com Support The Young Turks by Subscribing bit.ly Like Us on Facebook: www.fb.com Follow Us on Twitter: bit.ly Buy TYT Merch: theyoungturks.spreadshirt.com Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com
2012: A breakthrough year for the city of Tarrant
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"It also helps us attract new business to the area because it sets aside funds we can use for additional infrastructure and it also sends a message that we are making an investment." Goldman … For instance, he referenced an article from 2011 where an …
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Counties need assurance of state help – Canton, OH – CantonRep.com
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This will help to keep repeat offenders off the streets and expose more of them to mental health and drug treatment. But residents need to know that the state will do its share, too. They — and their state legislators — should keep a careful eye on …
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Foundation Begins New Drive to Aid Area Foster Kids – The Missourian: Top …
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As the ranks of Franklin County children moving into foster care continue to swell, Foundations for Franklin County and the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit are launching another appeal for funds to help shoulder the burden. Many of the …
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