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
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“I am anxious to see counties and other state agencies receive funding for vital victim programs, county rehabilitation programs and other necessary components, including funding probation and parole operations at the county and state levels,” Sabatina …
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Christie Announces Million in Funding for HIV/AIDS Programs
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Governor Chris Christie and state Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd announced $ 19.5 million in state funding today for nonprofits and government agencies to support HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs. Just over $ 11 million is earmarked …
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Warrant issued for ex-principal of Texas high school finally validates parents
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“To name a few, allegations of embezzlement, a questionable land purchase by the ISD from the ISD's director of finance, misuse of state grant funds, suicide of an assistant principal, a classroom teacher with a methamphetamine habit and her subsequent …
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Attorney Sorrell taking on challengers for another term
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In the Democratic Primary, Sorrell defeated Chittenden County State's Attorney TJ Donovan by about 700 votes in August, setting up the general election race against Republican Jack McMullen, Progressive Ed Stanak and Liberty Union candidate Rosemarie …
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