Finding common ground in the fight to save Kensington between nonprofits and council members | #citycouncil
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tension remains between harm reduction organizations like Savage Sisters Recovery and Philadelphia City Council members following the real estate company Shift Capital’s decision to terminate the organization’s lease. Savage Sisters Recovery said their work has saved hundreds of lives, including the life of Jose Castillo who now works for the nonprofit. “It’s […]
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Philadelphia City Council recommends blanket ban on supervised injection sites | #citycouncil
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia City Council on Thursday passed legislation that would ban supervised injection sites in some districts in the city and recommended a blanket ban citywide. The vote was nearly unanimous at 13-1, with Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At-Large) objecting. The bill now heads to Mayor Jim Kenney’s desk for final approval. Kenney has […]
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Biden’s Overdose Awareness Week highlights Arkansas’ opioid crisis
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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:49:30 GMT (1693270170049) 6c1a9239626623b12804f7b5400cf5752fcbc847 a98b9a68b0d53dec453755579bc8ceb9717067d6 by Emma Allen Tue, August 29th 2023, 12:48 AM UTC President Joe Biden proclaimed Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 Overdose Awareness Week, calling upon people and organizations to raise awareness of substance use disorder. (Photo KATV) Loading … Click Here For This Articles Original Source.
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The Recorder – Greenfield City Council establishes opioid settlement fund, vows public engagement before disbursement | #citycouncil
Published: 8/17/2023 3:43:52 PM Modified: 8/17/2023 3:43:33 PM GREENFIELD — After vowing a public engagement process will be involved ahead of funding disbursement, City Council voted Wednesday to establish an opioid settlement stabilization fund, designating a specific account for money the city receives from a nationwide opioid settlement. The vote followed a discussion about an […]
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San Francisco’s fentanyl crisis getting open-air hearing with Mayor Breed at UN Plaza
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is about to question Mayor London Breed in a first-of-its-kind outdoor hearing, right in the heart of the city’s challenges with drug addiction and drug dealing. The mayor’s monthly question-and-answer session with city supervisors will be held in United Nations Plaza on Tuesday. At least, that’s […]
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SF mayor announces plan to facilitate safe injection sites despite lack of state authorization
article SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco plans to try to thread a legislative needle to allow the opening of safe injection sites in the city. Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Hillary Ronen announced Wednesday the expected introduction of a bill next week that, if enacted by the Board of Supervisors, would remove one hurdle to […]
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The moments defining Jim Kenney’s two terms as Philadelphia mayor
Mayor Jim Kenney. Photo: Matt Rourke/AP As Mayor Jim Kenney focuses on his final year in office, we are looking back at the highs and lows of his two terms so far. Highs Soda tax: Philly became the first large U.S. city to put in place a tax on sugary drinks in 2016, defeating a […]
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Waterbury Mayor Talks About Impact of Opioid Epidemic – NBC Connecticut
Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary took charge of the effort for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities to get all 169 cities and towns on board with the opioid settlement. NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck spoke with O’Leary about the settlement with Johnson & Johnson and major distributors. He explains how the epidemic is impacting our communities and […]
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