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Should Denver allow more needle exchange programs? Some council members — and the mayor — aren’t sure.
The first legal needle exchange, at the Harm Reduction Action Center, couldn't open until 2011 because of limitations in state law. Three needle exchange programs now operate: Harm Reduction in ...
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Bill to Lift Needle Exchange Program Restrictions Vetoed in Denver
Mayor Mike Johnston wrote in a letter defending his decision that allowing an unlimited number of needle exchanges in the ...
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Are needle exchange programs harmful to the Pueblo community? Here's what the data shows
As Pueblo City Council debates whether to ban syringe access programs in the city, the agencies that operate them in Pueblo are coming forward to defend them. The Southern Colorado Harm Reduction ...
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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 ... Nicepool in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Amid Blake Lively Legal Battle (EXCLUSIVE) ...
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NYC workers may be forced to clean up drug needles next to syringe ‘exchange’ spots thanks to new bill
“Needle exchange programs can be life-saving, but we must ensure these programs are implemented responsibly,” said Feliz, who noted the exchanges don’t require users to hand in used needles ...
NYC lawmaker wants city to clean up used drug needles near exchange sites, report says
New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz introduced legislation Thursday to require the city to deal with discarded needles ...
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Denver mayor vetoes bill expanding Denver's needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoes council bill removing needle exchange program cap and distance requirements.