Supporters of Decriminalization Include the United Nations, World Health Organization, International Red Cross, Organization of American States, NAACP, National Latino Congreso, and American Public Health Association; Defying Retrograde Federal Administration, U.S. States & Localities Are Taking Lead Unraveling Drug War and Implementing Health-Based Drug Policies Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 10, 2017. An[Read More…]
Opinion
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of July 9, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Looking for a way to get rid of your old electronics, paper and other “junk” accumulating in your garage, basement, attic or other nooks and crannies while also helping the environment? The Park Forest Growing Green Recycle Fest is taking place on Saturday, July 15 from[Read More…]
Oregon: Legal Marijuana Economy Generating Millions, Report Says
Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2017. The state of Oregon’s licensed cannabis industry has created over 12,500 new jobs and is generating over $300 million in annual wages, according to a preliminary economic report provided to the legislature’s House Committee on Economic Development and Trade. The report, authored by Whitney Economics, identified[Read More…]
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Payroll Employment Rises by 222,000 in June, 2017; Unemployment Rate Changes Little at 4.4%
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 222,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in health care, social assistance, financial activities, and mining. Household Survey Data In June, the unemployment rate,[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago Statement on the Courageous Effort to Override Gov. Rauner and Finally Pass First Illinois Budget in Two Years
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—July 7, 2017. Indivisible Chicago applauds the important bipartisan effort in Springfield to give Illinois a budget for the first time in over two years despite the work by Governor Rauner to prevent it from passing. This budget helps ensure that the most vulnerable citizens of our great state[Read More…]
Grassroots Collaborative Statement on Illinois Budget Override of Gov. Rauner’s Veto
Finally. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017. Today, the Illinois House joined the Senate in overriding Governor Rauner’s veto of the state budget giving the state its first budget in years. The following is a statement from Amisha Patel, Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative. “Finally, state legislators have pushed aside Rauner’s[Read More…]
Addiction Experts: Comprehensive Insurance Coverage is Critical to Stemming Opioid Crisis
Addiction Experts Oppose Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017. Our nation’s escalating opioid crisis – with more than 144 people dying every day from overdose – will not abate without access to comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in private insurance and Medicaid. The Senate’s version of healthcare repeal would cripple national efforts to address this public health epidemic.[Read More…]
Poll: Americans Want States, Not The Feds, To Have Final Say Regarding Marijuana Policies
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2017. By a margin of more than six to one, Americans say that individual states should be autonomous with regard to laws governing the use and sale of marijuana, according to survey data compiled by Survey USA and commissioned by the advocacy group Marijuana Majority. Seventy-six[Read More…]
Chicago Jobs Program Reduces Youth Violence, University of Chicago Urban Labs Study Shows
Violent-crime arrests drop by 33 percent for program participants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2017. Researchers at the University of Chicago Urban Labs announced new results from their study of One Summer Chicago Plus, a jobs program designed to reduce violence and prepare youth living in some of the city’s highest-violence neighborhoods for[Read More…]
Refugee and Migrant Flows From Libya to Europe on the Rise – UNHCR Study
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 July 2017 – Movements by sea from Libya to Europe, despite being the most dangerous route for reaching the continent, have increased and there are indications that it will likely continue to do so, a new study by the United Nations refugee agency has revealed. According to Mixed Migration[Read More…]
