Drug testing takes new path – Westfair Online

May 18, 2012

Drug testing takes new pathWestfair OnlineIt provides drug and alcohol testing, breath alcohol and DNA testing, as well as background checks and related services for corporations, the government and schools. “The first thing we do is talk to the client,” he said. “'What kind of business do you … View full post on drug testing [...]

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NJ to hear marijuana decriminalization bill on Monday – Press of Atlantic City

May 18, 2012

NJ to hear marijuana decriminalization bill on MondayPress of Atlantic CityTRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would decriminalize possession of up to a half ounce of marijuana. The proposal calls for fines of $100 to $500 for marijuana possession. Possession of drug paraphernalia would result … View full [...]

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Effectiveness of school drug testing challenged in wake of Vermilion proposal – Chronicle-Telegram

May 18, 2012

Effectiveness of school drug testing challenged in wake of Vermilion proposalChronicle-TelegramVERMILION — The American Civil Liberties Union said the mandatory drug-testing policy proposed by the Vermilion Schools' Board of Education will not work. Nick Worner, communications associate at ACLU of Ohio, said studies prove that random drug … View full post on drug testing in [...]

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R-II approves random drug testing – Maryville Daily Forum

May 18, 2012

R-II approves random drug testingMaryville Daily ForumBy Jesse Murphy The Maryville R-II Board of Education approved a new random drug testing policy during its regular meeting Wednesday. The policy is limited to students participating in Missouri State High School Activities Association programs, … View full post on drug testing in schools – Google News

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New Jersey Taking Steps To Decriminalize Weed – Village Voice (blog)

May 18, 2012

New Jersey Taking Steps To Decriminalize WeedVillage Voice (blog)By James King Thu., May 17 2012 at 3:44 PM Next week, for the first time ever, the New Jersey Legislature will hold a hearing about a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. New Jersey Assembly Bill 1465 would make … View full [...]

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Decriminalizing Marijuana: New Jersey Next to Consider It – Gather.com

May 18, 2012

Decriminalizing Marijuana: New Jersey Next to Consider ItGather.comThings like this would generally be avoided if it were decriminalized and proper education was available to public citizens. The state of New Jersey may just consider decriminalizing the possession of up to a half an ounce of marijuana, which will aide … View full post on marijuana [...]

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District dragging local Vernon drug use into the light – NorthJersey.com

May 18, 2012

NorthJersey.com District dragging local Vernon drug use into the lightNorthJersey.comIt was reiterated throughout the night that a random drug testing program has been instituted about two years ago for the high school. "The whole purpose of random drug testing is to identify students under the radar and get them help," he noted, … View full [...]

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State Senate Passes Bill Requiring Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients – WTRF

May 17, 2012

State Senate Passes Bill Requiring Drug Testing for Welfare RecipientsWTRFThe State Senate has passed a wide-ranging midterm budget bill after lawmakers removed a pilot program that would have tied welfare benefits to clean drug tests. The welfare plan called for drug tests for welfare recipients and those who tested …and more » View full post on [...]

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Time to let adults be adults – Pagosa Springs Sun

May 17, 2012

Time to let adults be adultsPagosa Springs SunThere is a growing number of Americans, from all points on the political spectrum (many, like Pat Robertson, from a sector that has traditionally thought otherwise), calling for decriminalization or legalization of marijuana. The libertarian point of …and more » View full post on marijuana decriminalization – Google News

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Inspector at work after drug test – Washington Times

May 17, 2012

Washington Times Inspector at work after drug testWashington Times… but insisted she was returned to duty after being cleared under the department's drug-testing policy. Inspector Deirdre N. Porter, a 21-year veteran assigned to the Patrol Services and School Security Bureau, was “out of the office until further … View full post on drug testing in [...]

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