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Minnesota Lawmakers Will Drug Test Themselves

By Bryan Le

With one voice, state politicians declare, "Bring on the cup." MORE  

Morning Roundup April 12th, 2013

By Ben Feuerherd

Republican official says gay "lifestyle" leads to drugs, more states introduce drug testing bills, and P-Diddy's ex "used drugs in front of their kids." MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 27, 2013

By The Fix staff

Indiana welfare recipients may face drug tests, Mexico courts kids before they join cartels, and Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans enters rehab for heroin. MORE  

Triple Drug Tests for New Drivers in West Virginia?

By Tony O'Neil

The state's politicians are notable for their enthusiasm for random drug testing (almost) across the board. MORE  

Morning Roundup: January 17, 2013

By The Fix staff

Japanese gambling addiction fuels multibillion dollar industry, energy drinks are blamed for 20,000 hospital visits, and a Russian drunk drives a tank into a house. MORE  

Florida's Welfare Drug Tests a Flop

By McCarton Ackerman

Far from saving money, Florida's now-quashed welfare drug tests cost taxpayers, data shows. MORE  

Florida Becomes First State to Drug Test Public Workers

By McCarton Ackerman

Rick Scott continues his controversial crusade to keep tax money from becoming drug money. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 7, 2012

By Fionna Agomuoh

The Navy tests sailors for alcohol while addiction prone vets are plied with painkillers, Whitney Houston's daughter gives first interview to Oprah and Wyoming scuttles welfare drug tests. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 28, 2012

By Will Godfrey

Colorado to vote on recreational pot legalization, Wyoming's welfare drug test plans gain momentum, and photo booth shows potential drunk drivers themselves—behind bars. MORE  

Morning Roundup: February 8, 2012

By Bryan Le

South Dakota rejects welfare drug testing, Cirque Lodge rehab isn't treating Demi Moore, and whiskey byproducts generate green power. MORE  

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