Permit Revocation Vote Scheduled for SCWW 9 Years After Explosion

Ventura County, California – After nine years since a catastrophic explosion, the city council is set to make a crucial decision regarding the Southern California Water Company’s (SCWW) permit. The explosion, which occurred in 2012, had long-lasting impacts on the community and raised serious concerns about safety and environmental regulations. The SCWW, a major water utility provider in the region, has been under scrutiny since the explosion, which caused significant damage and disruption. The incident …

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Fentanyl Test Strips Legalized in Massachusetts Senate Vote: A Game-Changer for Drug Safety

Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts state Senate recently passed a unanimous vote to legalize fentanyl test strips across the commonwealth. Fentanyl test strips, once considered illegal drug paraphernalia, are essential tools that can detect the presence of the highly potent synthetic opioid in a sample. With fentanyl increasingly becoming a leading cause of overdose deaths, the legalization of these strips is a significant step towards harm reduction in the state. These inexpensive strips have been …

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