health

Could medical marijuana turn Florida blue in 2014?

January 30, 2014 By Joshua Leclair

This past Monday, the Florida Supreme Court approved a ballot measure to make medical marijuana legal in the state.

Utility workers ask W. Va. officials to strictly regulate area water firm

January 29, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The Utility Workers, who represent West Virginia American Water workers, want officials to strictly regulate the water firm and keep a beady eye on its staffing levels.

W.Va. disaster culprit Freedom Industries declares bankruptcy

January 22, 2014 By John Case

With $30 million in assets and $3 million in liabilities, Freedom Industries followed a tried and true coal industry tactic of declaring bankruptcy and moving assets to a new company.

Reproductive clinic law could impact organizers, workers rights

January 21, 2014 By Press Associates And David Sobelsohn

The case involves whether the 35-foot limit violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and its free speech guarantees.

South Africa hits “genocidal” plan of pharmaceutical industry

January 21, 2014 By Emile Schepers

South Africa is working to create its own generic pharmaceuticals industry. Its success depends on being able to be independent of big pharma companies.