Law enforcement looking to stall new sentencings reform law

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But members of the Indiana Sheriff's Association say they're worried that communities won't get extra money for treatment programs to handle low-level offenders diverted by the law from state prisons. And prosecutors around the state … “We can't …
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Colorado's new pot buyers are curious, but some worry about stigma

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Health concerns may deter some of the curious, and many doctors and drug-treatment professionals worry that enthusiasm over Colorado's new laws will lead to a public health disaster for the state. In addition to the negative effects … I'm talking …
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BRIAN HOWEY: Don't hold your breath for Indiana pot law change

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Bill supporters said the intent of the bill is divert drug users out of state prisons and into treatment programs, while reserving the prisons for the worst offenders. Pence waited till mid-March to weigh in, saying, “I think we need to focus on …
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