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North Dakota’s House passed a bill this week requiring certain parents to undergo drug tests before regaining unsupervised visits with their children, a move aimed at bolstering child safety. House Bill 1268, sponsored by Rep. Karen Rohr of Mandan, targets parents previously found guilty of drug abuse, whose children have been placed in alternative care.… Continue reading North Dakota Lawmakers Approve Mandatory Drug Testing for Some Parents

A federal probe has uncovered that employees at the Transportation Department were exploiting remote work arrangements, claiming extra pay for high-cost locations while teleworking from more affordable areas. The investigation, released Wednesday by the Office of Special Counsel, also found that some staff at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) flouted requirements to appear at their… Continue reading Federal Telework Fraud Exposes Pay Scheme, Loopholes in Drug Testing

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is gearing up for a legal battle as trainer Harry Rogers takes his case to the High Court, alleging a false positive drug test on one of his horses in 2017. The regulatory body stated it will “defend the case fully” but refrained from further comment. Rogers, based in… Continue reading IHRB Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged False Positive Drug Test

Washington lawmakers are weighing a bill that could require bars and nightclubs to stock drug test kits, a move aimed at curbing drink spiking and protecting patrons from potential harm. The proposal, championed by Lake Washington High School students, has gained traction as concerns over safety in nightlife settings grow. Senate Bill 5330, slated for… Continue reading Washington Bill Pushes for Drug Test Kits in Bars to Curb Drink Spiking

Two men faced court Thursday after Irish authorities seized nearly 200kg of drugs in coordinated raids across Laois and Dublin. Gardaí uncovered 182kg of cocaine and 4kg of cannabis herb during a search in Mountmellick, County Laois, on Tuesday. A follow-up operation in west Dublin led to the discovery of another 17kg of cocaine, along… Continue reading Dublin Drug Bust: Two in Custody Over €14M Seizure

A Rossford teen, charged with multiple felonies tied to a weapons incident, is back in jail after failing a court-ordered drug test. Ezekiel James, 19, initially arrested in October for allegedly pointing a gun at someone, faced Wood County Common Pleas Court on Monday after testing positive for THC. Judge Molly Mack ordered him into… Continue reading Teen Arrested After Positive THC Test While Out on Bond

A group of teenagers in Kirkland is taking bold steps to make nightlife safer. Under their proposed bill, establishments with liquor licenses in Washington would be required to offer drug testing strips to customers. The idea, spearheaded by 16 students from Lake Washington High School’s AP government class, aims to curb drink spiking and its… Continue reading Kirkland Teens Push for Drug Testing Strips in Bars and Nightclubs

Nearly half of UK drivers failed roadside drug tests last year, underscoring rising safety concerns across the nation’s roads. Alarming figures, revealed through Freedom of Information requests, highlight that drug-driving incidents are on the rise, with 3,431 repeat offenders caught at least four times between 2013 and 2024. Fatalities linked to drug-related crashes have also… Continue reading Half of UK Drivers Fail Roadside Drug Tests, Sparking Calls for Tougher Safety Measures

A Sanford resident has been charged with aggravated fentanyl trafficking after authorities seized 40 grams of the powerful opioid during a police operation on York Street. The arrest culminates a month-long investigation fueled by citizen tips and law enforcement surveillance. John Leroy Gray, 44, faces two counts of aggravated trafficking in fentanyl. Authorities allege that… Continue reading Sanford Man Arrested in Fentanyl Trafficking Case Following York Street Raid

A probationer with an active felony warrant was arrested in Eureka, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Sears, 58, was stopped by deputies during a routine patrol. As part of his probation conditions, a search was conducted, uncovering 90.82 grams of methamphetamine, 8.8 grams of fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia. Sears now faces multiple… Continue reading Eureka Man on Probation Arrested in Major Drug Bust