Edmisten Calls for Release of Some Young Drug Offenders
North Carolina Attorney General Rufus L. Edmisten told the Senate Law Enforcement Committee that the eight agent SBI drug unit should not be scrapped and urged consideration of commuting or releasing hundreds of youths jailed for minor marijuana offenses. He cited manpower shortages and described drug-related murders as a serious problem while opposing full decriminalization pending more evidence.
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NC lawmakers hear helmet law debate in Raleigh
In Raleigh AP reports a House Highway Safety Committee hearing on Rep. Robert Jones helmet law bill ends without action. Health official Dr Martin Hines argues the rule saved 272 lives while helmet critics cite headaches restricted vision and occasional failed helmets from the National Highway Safety Institute test.
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State Health Division
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