From White House to Congress, Drug Sentencing Reform Is One of Few Issues Democrats, Republicans Agree On WASHINGON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2013. Today, Reps. Raul Labrador (R-ID) and Bobby Scott (D-VA) introduced the Smarter Sentencing Act, which would significantly reform mandatory minimum drug sentencing policies. The bill, which was introduced as S.1410[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Parents of Autistic Teen Entrapped by Cops Sue School District
Lawsuit Highlights Cruel Practices and Ineffectiveness of Undercover Narcotics Operations in Schools TEMECULA, CA—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2013. The parents of a 17-year-old special needs student arrested in an undercover police operation announced today they are suing the school district that authorized the operation. The student, who suffers from a range of[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Small Business Workshop to Assist Entrepreneurs
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 30, 2013. Representative Robin Kelly will host a Small Business Workshop that will offer important resource information for small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a business within the 2nd Congressional District. Guest presenters will discuss numerous ways in which small businesses can obtain[Read More…]
Today: “Voices of the Victims” Tour Comes to Bay Area to Call for an End to the War on Drugs
Javier Sicilia to Speak at Stanford University of Pain Caused by Failed Drug War – and Need for Alternative Drug Policies to Prevent Future Victims Stanford, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2013. Today, Mexican poet and peace leader Javier Sicilia will visit the Bay Area to speak firsthand about the devastation and pain[Read More…]
It’s Back! Provision that Undermines Clean Water Act Resurfaces in Congress
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2013. Once again a bipartisan group of senators is urging Farm Bill conference committee members to accept a provision that would eliminate what they call a redundant permitting requirement for pesticide users. H.R. 935: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 is similar to a previous piece of[Read More…]
Indya Gettings, Huth Middle School 7th Grader Takes Top Honors in 35th Annual Orland Open Spelling Bee
Defeats High School Students, Adults and Three Former Bee Winners RICHTON PARK—(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2013—It’s quite prophetic that one of the final words 12-year-old Indya Gettings of Matteson, Illinois correctly spelled to win first place in the elementary division of the recent 35th annual Orland Open Spelling Bee was “fealty”–a synonym[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel And The Department Of Innovation And Technology Announce The Release Of Two Additional Transportation Data Sets
Continues Ongoing Effort to Expand Access to Data CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Innovation and Technology (DOIT) publicly released two transportation related data sets today, including an inventory and map of the locations of all Divvy bike stations and a complete data set outlining the[Read More…]
Divvy to Serve Chicago Transit Needs 365 Days a Year
All 300 Divvy Stations Will Remain Available Through the Winter CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Divvy, Chicago’s newest transit system, will continue to be available to Chicago riders throughout winter at 300 active stations, although the bike fleet will be reduced to match anticipated ridership. “We’re committed to serving Divvy riders year-round,[Read More…]
Banks Willing to Work With Marijuana Business, But Waiting for Federal Clarification
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Reported this week in the Daily Herald: Community banks and credit unions are ready and willing to provide financial services to entrepreneurs in the state’s new legal pot industry. But they aren’t able to, at least not yet. Marijuana businesses,[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: It Is Time for Stand Your Ground Laws To Be Carefully Reconsidered
First-Ever Senate Hearing on “Stand Your Ground” Laws Held Today Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, called for state “stand your ground” laws to be carefully reconsidered following recent and high[Read More…]
