Press Release: Governor Signs Texas' First Needle Exchange Bill into Law
A pilot program is set to launch in Bexar County in the fall.
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Feature: Congress Moves to End Ban on DC Needle Exchange Funding
In 1998, ideologically driven congressional Republicans barred the District of Colombia from using even its own money to fund needle exchange programs. Now, congressional Democrats are moving to end that ban.
Harm Reduction: Los Angeles County Okays Needle Exchange Program
The County of Los Angeles has approved a $500,000 needle exchange program in a bid to slow the spread of AIDS and Hepatitis B and C.
Job Listing: Syringe Exchange, Harm Reduction Coalition, California
The Harm Reduction Coalition seeks a person for their Syringe Exchange Program Specialist position in California.
Job Opportunity: Syringe Exchange Program Specialist, CA
The Harm Reduction Coalition is hiring a Syringe Exchange Program Specialist for work in California.
Second National Conference on Methamphetamine, HIV, and Hepatitis Underway in Salt Lake City
The 2nd National Conference on Methamphetamine, HIV and Hepatitis got underway in Salt Lake City Thursday. Here's a report from the first day.
It Was the Best of Times: Drug Reform Victories and Advances in 2006
As 2006 comes to an end, we look back to find the most significant victories and advances for drug reform this year.
Harm Reduction: New Jersey Governor Signs Needle Exchange Bill
New Jersey Gov. John Corzine (D) quickly signed the needle exchange passed by the state Assembly last week. Now, up to six Garden State cities may begin pilot programs.
Feature: New Jersey Legislature Approves Needle Exchange Bill, Governor Will Sign
The last holdout state in the needle exchange battles has now enacted legislation legalizing the programs.
Harm Reduction: New Jersey Needle Exchange Bill Moves to Final Floor Votes Next Week
New Jersey is the only state in the nation with neither needle exchange nor non-prescription needle sales, but that could change Monday as a needle exchange bill heads for final floor votes in both houses of the legislature.