Welfare Drug Testing Legislation Debated in Kentucky

Napier, a relentless cheerleader for the proposal, said businesses typically require employees to pass a drug screening. Why, he asks, would welfare recipients not be held to the same standard? Legislation was filed in 36 states last year, but passed only ...

Governors seek drug testing as condition of job training

Tomblin wants to require individuals to pass a drug screening before they enroll in the state's taxpayer-funded workforce training programs. A similar proposal is part of a package of economic initiatives unveiled by Arizona Jan Brewer, a Republican.

Medicaid to screen moms for drug abuse, other problems

Or, get a 24-hour pass for $2. Already a paying subscriber ... “Problems caused by alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are the only completely preventable type of birth defects,” said Bob Toomey, director of the Department of Alcohol and ...

Virginia bill would test welfare recipients for drug use

The legislation would require local social services agencies to screen recipients in the state welfare program to determine whether they use illegal drugs. Those who refused to comply or failed a drug test would lose Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ...

Discussion under way about West Virginia's substance abuse problem

the governor said there are hundreds of jobs available for coal miners in this state that offer salaries of $80,000 to $100,000 a year but so many of the state's residents "can't pass the drug screening test" after being trained for this work.

Drug testing welfare recipients opposed

The hearing's purpose was to determine whether two House bills related to drug screening Temporary Aid for Needy Families ... as was the case in Florida. "If you wanted to pass a state law in Hawaii, you have to make sure there's a nexus, a reasonable ...

Tomblin expects lawmakers to OK miner drug testing

Earl Ray Tomblin said Thursday he believes lawmakers will quickly come to agreement and pass his proposed mine safety legislation, including a provision that calls for mandatory drug testing of ... The effectiveness of random screening is not in the ...

Measuring what makes a medicine

Existing screening techniques are often used to make pass/fail judgments on compounds’ drug potential. Lipinski’s famous Rule of Five, for example, which uses measures such as a molecular mass not greater than 500 daltons to evaluate whether a compound ...

Sheriff's office now recruiting

All applicants must be 21 years old and be able to pass a written exam and interview, a physical agility test, as well as background checks and drug screening. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff's Office weekdays during business hours.

Gallup athletes pass first random drug test

GALLUP, N.M. (AP) - Student athletes in Gallup have passed their first random drug test. The Gallup Independent reports ... a new policy that was drafted by students for students. The screening tests for about 10 illicit substances. School district ...

Agenda at Indiana Statehouse changes focus as second half of session starts

With the contentious "right to work" legislation now law, the Indiana General Assembly will move forward in the second half of the 2012 legislative session that begins today, working on bills that range from local government reform to teaching creationism in public schools.

Drug testing may be coming for VA welfare recipients

The bill requiring drug testing for welfare recipients sailed through a key committee toward a decisive final house vote by week's end.

Drug testing may soon be mandatory for welfare recipients

The bill requiring drug testing for welfare recipients sailed through a key committee toward a decisive final house vote by week's end.

Dallas High gets metal detector

DALLAS – On Monday, students at Dallas Senior High School will be required for the first time to pass through a metal detector to enter the school.

Baddour: No welfare benefits without drug test

All applicants for welfare programs in Massachusetts would have to pass a drug test before receiving public assistance, under a reform bill being developed by state Sen. Steven Baddour.

Synthetics drugs wreaked havoc on Gillette's life

When Roseanna Gillette stole a package of her favorite synthetic marijuana from a local head shop, she realized just how strong her addiction was and that she needed to get off the intoxicant.

Tests, service may await welfare, jobless benefits

BOB LEWIS AP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. One of several Republican bills that would compel drug tests for welfare recipients has sailed through a key committee toward a decisive final House vote by week's end. The bill would require initial screening of people seeking benefits under the state's Temporary Aid for Needy Families program. Those who screen positive would have blood drawn for more ...

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DRUG WAR CHRONICLE ISSUE 717 1/19/2012

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South By Southwest 2012 Lineup Features World Premiere Of ’21 Jump Street,’ ‘God Bless America,’ ‘The Raid’ and Much ...

Attendees of South by Southwest 2012 are in for a treat. 130 feature films will screen at the Austin, Texas festival taking place March 9-17. Among them are 65 World Premieres, 17 North American Premieres and 10 U.S. Premieres. The organization already announced [1] Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon's The Cabin in the Woods would open the festival (the movie is phenomenal [2]) and today the majority ...

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