Eric Holder seeks to cut mandatory minimum drug sentences

Filed under: Drug Abuse Texas

Lessening the use of mandatory minimums — sentences that require a "one-size-fits-all" punishment for those convicted of federal and state crimes — could mark the end of the tough-on-crime era that began with strict anti-drug laws in the 1970s and …
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Nation's busiest death penalty state running out of lethal drug; no …

Filed under: Drug Abuse Texas

“We will be unable to use our current supply of pentobarbital after it expires,” agency spokesman Jason Clark said. “We are exploring all options at this time.” Texas switched to the lethal, single-dose sedative last year after one of the drugs used in …
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Local youth attend leadership training

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Nicholas Ambrosius and Abbey Minke from LPGE High School's TSS (Teens Standing Strong) youth group participated in Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)'s National Youth Leadership Initiative (NYLI) held July 21-25 in Austin, Texas. The …
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