bath salts

St. Louis part of nationwide crackdown on synthetic drugs

Rachel Lippmann — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:23:39 +0000

At least a half-dozen people are behind bars in the St. Louis area following a nationwide crackdown on the sale of designer narcotics known as "bath salts" or K2.

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency coordinated the Wednesday operation known as "Log Jam." Overall, nearly 80 people were arrested, and more than 5 million packets of the synthetic drugs seized, along with tons of raw material. It was the first coordinated strike.

Late-term abortion ban, other new laws, go into effect in Mo.

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Most of the new laws passed by the Missouri General Assembly this year officially took effect over the weekend, on August 28.

They include the controversial ban on late-term abortions that Governor Jay Nixon (D) allowed to become law without his signature.

Quinn strengthens anti-drug legislation in Illinois

Rachel Lippmann — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:21:20 +0000

The state of Illinois has four new laws that Gov. Pat Quinn says will help crack down on substance abuse.

Quinn signed the following measures into law today:

Mo. expands law against synthetic drugs

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:34:54 +0000

For the second time in as many years, Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation outlawing the sale of synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of cocaine and marijuana.

The bill signed Thursday by Nixon takes aim at products often marketed as bath salts, incense or spices.

Last year, Nixon signed legislation banning one type of synthetic marijuana called spice cannabinoids, which are sprayed on plants and often sold under the name "K2."

But other forms of synthetic marijuana with different chemical formulas quickly went on the market.

Morning headlines: Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Julie Bierach and The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:33:08 +0000

Missouri Senate to Debate Marquee Issues Today

Missouri Senate leaders plan to debate legislation redrawing Missouri's congressional districts and allowing utilities to charge electric customers for some costs of developing a second nuclear power plant in the state. Both bills are likely to generate significant discussion.