Lawmakers take on fight against opioids nationwide
Minnesota Senator whose daughter died of a heroin overdose led a law granting immunity to 911 callers. Wisconsin Representative John Nygren has pushed over a dozen opioid bills since his daughter Cassie overdosed in 2009. The AP and Center for Public Integrity cite heavy lobbying by drug firms as lawmakers seek stricter controls amid a rising overdose crisis.
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Associated Press
Center For Public Integrity
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
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Cassie
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Bill to ban traps on New Mexico public lands stalls
A Senate committee stalled Senate Bill 286, blocking a ban on trapping animals on public lands in New Mexico. Sponsor Pete Campos warns no compromise in the remaining four weeks of the 60 day session, leaving trapping to continue for another year amid rancher and animal rights disputes.
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Las Vegas
Senate Conservation Committee
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Larry Shank
Santa Fe
Occupancy Tax Board Tightens Funding to Budgeted Event Requests
The Occupancy Tax Board approved funding at the exact budgeted levels for two summer events, far less than organizers requested. Chair Jim Fielding noted frustration with city officials contributing money and questioned whether the board should remain solvent. The Roswell Galathon 2017 was among the items reviewed at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Jim Fielding
Roswell
Lisa Dunlap
Kerry Moore
Josh Ragsdale
Janice Self
Zoning board halts second home permit for cancer patient
The Roswell-Chaves County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission postponed a decision on Jimmy Pope’s request for a second residence at 3406 W Brasher Road to care for his cancer, noting neither applicant nor family attended the hearing. Johnson cited medical need and adequate well and septic provisions. no objections were filed.
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