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Governors Association Launches Opioid Treatment Pilot Targeted at Prisons

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The National Governors Association is bringing opioid treatment strategies that have seen good results in Massachusetts correctional facilities to a number of other states. With the opioid crisis still at epidemic proportions, the National Governors Association is hoping a change in tactics could help its members get a handle on the issue.

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Medical Groups Look to Change Rhetoric on Gun Control

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Our challenge is to translate these findings into actionable public health strategies. Our challenge is to translate these findings into actionable public health strategies.”. NRA sponsored similar legislation in Alabama, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.)

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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Individuals from North Carolina, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Oregon, and Idaho stand alone as delegates from these states. 8of12 - August Jackson; Sterling, Virginia; Competitive Intelligence and Strategy Professional, Tech Pundit and Bad Speller at Verizon. The list is in alphabetical order by Twitter handle. Mom-Wife-Friend.