Should Denver allow more needle exchange programs? Some council members — and the mayor — aren’t sure.
Denver would eliminate its limit on the number of needle exchange programs that can operate in the city and remove restrictions on their location under a new ordinance set for a final vote Monday.
Denver mayor vetoes ordinance aimed at expanding needle exchange sites
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed an ordinance that would have removed certain restrictions for syringe exchange sites in an effort to expand such services.
Denver City Council votes to increase accessibility to needle exchange sites
The ordinance passed as five council members and Mayor Johnston expressed hesitancy in moving the proposal forward.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoes new needle exchange measure
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed a new law to expand access to needle exchanges, one day after the measure was passed by the City Council. Johnston described the ordinance as “the wrong solution at the wrong time” in a letter to the City Council released by his office Tuesday night.
Mayor Johnston vetoes bill expanding needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday vetoed a bill passed by the Denver City Council one day prior expanding the city's needle exchange program, per to a statement from his office. The big picture: The measure would have eliminated a cap on the number of syringe access programs in the city and removed a 1,
Denver mayor vetoes measure that removed buffer between needle exchanges, schools
The vetoed measure was intended to provide more needle exchange sites in the city, as only three have been allowed in Denver since 1997, and allowed for an unlimited number of needle exchanges in areas zoned for medical offices.
Denver mayor vetoes measure lifting restrictions on syringe exchange sites
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Advocates celebrate potential expansion of Denver needle exchange program
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston still needs to sign off on the changes after they were approved by city council Monday night.
Becton Dickinson Ramps Ups Medical Device Production for FY25
Overall, BD is expected to increase its production of domestically manufactured safety-engineered injection devices by more than 40% and conventional syringes by more than 50%. The manufacturer has ...