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Advocates celebrate potential expansion of Denver needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston still needs to sign off on the changes after they were approved by city council Monday night.
Should Denver allow more needle exchange programs? Some council members — and the mayor — aren’t sure.
Denver would eliminate its limit on the number of needle exchange programs that can operate in the city and remove restrictions on their location under a new ordinance set for a final vote Monday.
Denver law would allow unlimited needle exchange sites — including outside schools and daycares
An expansion of a Denver law from the late nineties will allow for unlimited needle exchange sites across the city and remove a previously required restraint on its proximity to schools and
New Denver DA John Walsh signals skepticism over needle exchange expansion
Denver's new district attorney, John Walsh, is questioning a city council measure passed this week that would remove limits on needle exchange programs. Why it matters: Just as he steps into office, Walsh's stance on one of the city's most controversial topics sets up a potential clash with the city council's progressive bloc.
Denver City Council approves expansion of needle exchange law, allowing more sites
More needle exchange programs could soon be allowed in Denver after the City Council on Monday approved a new ordinance paving the way for them.
Denver's mayor vetoes bill to expand needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoes bill to expand the needle exchange program just one day after the city council approved the ordinance.
Denver City Council votes 8-5 to lift distance restrictions on needle exchange sites
In an 8-5 vote, the Denver City Council on Monday removed certain restrictions for syringe exchange sites in an effort to expand such services.
Denver mayor vetoes measure that removed buffer between needle exchanges, schools
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoed a measure passed Monday night by Denver City Council that lifted the cap on the number of needle exchanges in the city as well as how close to schools the sites
Denver City Council votes to increase accessibility to needle exchange sites
The ordinance passed as five council members and Mayor Johnston expressed hesitancy in moving the proposal forward.
Denver mayor vetoes ordinance aimed at expanding needle exchange sites
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed an ordinance that would have removed certain restrictions for syringe exchange sites in an effort to expand such services.
Denver mayor vetoes expanded needle exchange program 1 day after city council approval
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoed an expanded needle exchange program just one day after the city council passed the ordinance.
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Study in medical journal endorses needle exhange programs
Canadian Medical Association Journal study said there is a financial benefit to giving clean needles to drug users in prisons ...
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City votes to remove cap and distance requirement on needle exchange programs
Denver City Council's decision to remove restrictions on syringe exchange programs, including a cap on the number of sites and distance limits from schools and daycare centers, could lead to ...