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Why haven’t California lawmakers decriminalized psychedelic drugs such as mushrooms?

In February 2021, state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat, introduced a bill that would have decriminalized the possession and use of psychedelic drugs and ordered a state health committee to explore policies that could help California prepare for any regulatory changes to federal drug classifications in the future.

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‘He stood his ground’: California state senator will leave office as champion of tough vaccine laws

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California lawmaker who rose to national prominence by muscling through some of the country’s strongest vaccination laws is leaving the state legislature later this year after a momentous tenure that made him a top target of the boisterous and burgeoning movement against vaccination mandates.

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Several California 'Weed' Bills Head To Newsom's Desk: Here Are The Cannabis Legislations About To Become Law In The Golden State

A number of marijuana bills are heading up to California Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. One of the measures includes ensuring that medical marijuana patients in the Golden State have access to delivery services.

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California bill to allow minors to be vaccinated without parental consent is withdrawn

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill to allow minors to consent to vaccines without parental permission will not move forward this year, with the author of the measure saying Wednesday that it remained short of votes heading into the final day of California's legislative session.

Los Angeles Times

California won't expand teen vaccines without parental OK

California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent

The Independent UK

California Senate-Passed Bills Head To Governor To Sign: Here's The Cannabis Legislation About To Become Law In The Golden State

The end of California's legislative session is just around the corner with setting up the framework of interstate trade of marijuana among the bills that will advance to the office of the governor of California for his signature.

Benzinga

California Lawmakers Are Being Hypocritical About 'Harm Reduction' Policies

The state is prioritizing harm-reduction approaches for drug users. That's great. So why are lawmakers taking a maximalist approach to punishing smokers?

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California lawmakers reject bill to extend bar hours to 4 a.m. in West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs

SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Wednesday rejected legislation that would have allowed West Hollywood, San Francisco and Palm Springs to authorize weekend alcohol service until 4 a.m. at bars, nightclubs and restaurants.

Los Angeles Times

Determined To Save Lives, San Francisco Considering Safe Drug Consumption Sites Despite Governor's Veto

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed a bill on Monday to authorize safe consumption sites for illicit drugs as part of a pilot program.

Benzinga

California Gov Gavin Newsom vetoes bill for safe injection sites in three cities

‘Worsening drug consumption challenges in these areas is not a risk we can take’

The Independent UK

No Life-Saving Drug Consumption Sites For California As Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill, What Now?

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) returned a bill to authorize safe consumption sites for illicit drugs as part of a pilot program without his signature.

Benzinga

Bill to decriminalize psychedelics in California gutted by lawmakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Legislation to decriminalize certain psychedelic drugs such as “magic mushrooms,” MDMA, ketamine and LSD was gutted by the California Legislature on Thursday, though the lawmaker who sponsored the bill vowed to reintroduce the measure next year.

Los Angeles Times

California And Psychedelics Decrim: What's Going On With Scott Wiener's Senate Bill?

State Senator Scott Wiener (D) has been pushing for the introduction of Bill 519 since 2021 when San Francisco joined other cities seeking local decriminalization

Benzinga

California passes bill for safe injection sites in three cities in bid for most progressive drug policy in US

Bill authorising safe injection sites in three Californian cities would make the state a leader in the nation of progressive drug policy

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The gap between monkeypox vaccine demand and supply is dire in hotspot cities

Health officials worry that the outbreak could become the country's second major public health disaster in as many years if we don't work faster to contain it.

The Independent UK

California becomes second state to declare emergency to combat spread of monkeypox

New York state made a similar declaration on Saturday

The Independent UK

California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak

The Guardian - US

San Francisco and New York state on emergency footing over monkeypox

California city’s mayor warns ‘We are at a very scary place’, while New York accounts for a quarter of US cases

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The Independent UK

Catholic hospitals' growth impacts reproductive health care

Across the U.S., numerous Republican-governed states are pushing for sweeping bans on abortion

Los Angeles Times

Anita Chabria: Why are we botching the monkeypox response? Blame homophobia

California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who represents San Francisco, was at a birthday gathering of mostly gay men recently when the conversation turned to monkeypox.

The Guardian - US

San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ leaders demand better access to monkeypox vaccines

A community ignored and undermined during the Aids crisis 40 years ago feels they are again being failed by the government

Tribune News Service

What would California do if Congress passed a national abortion ban?

WASHINGTON — What if Congress enacts a federal ban on abortion?

Los Angeles Times

Monkeypox spreads in LA County, but vaccine shortage persists. What to know

As criticism grows from LGBTQ activists and others, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said it will expand eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine to certain patients with recent sexually transmitted diseases and to high-risk people at Men’s Central Jail.

Los Angeles Times

California repeals anti-loitering law that sparked debate over decriminalizing sex work

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a controversial bill to repeal a provision of state law that bans loitering for the intent to sell sex — a proposal that deeply divided Democrats in the Legislature and pitted transgender rights activists against advocates to stop human trafficking.

Benzinga

Cannabis Reg. Update: NY Cannabis Advisory Meets, Vermont Supports Drug Decriminalization, New Medical Cannabis Bill San Francisco

Good News In New York: First Meeting Of NY Cannabis Advisory Board and First Legal Marijuana Harvest

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