Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites: on Drugs

Bernie Moreno: Get tough on the illicit distribution and sale of opioids

The opioid epidemic is a serious crisis affecting Ohio. We need to get tough on those who engage in the illicit distribution and sale of opioids while developing and implementing smart policies that facilitate prevention strategies and treatment efforts. As a father and grandfather, I take this issue very seriously and will work tirelessly to take this fight to our nation's capital. Source: 2022 Ohio Senate campaign website BernieMoreno.com Dec 24, 2021

David Roth: For evidence-based programs to reduce substance abuse

I support directing more federal resources that are dedicated to evidenced-based programs proven to reduce substance use. These programs have been successfully implemented in communities across our country, including several right here in Idaho. These programs are addressing the root causes of addiction and are proven to be successful. Source: 2022 Idaho Senate campaign website RothForIdaho.org May 22, 2022

John Fetterman: Listening tour, report got governor to support legalization

Weeks after taking office, John embarked on a listening tour of all 67 counties, something no sitting Lt. Governor has ever done, to engage with Pennsylvanians about legalizing marijuana. In three months, the historic tour saw over 10,000 people turn out in person and tens of thousands more engage online. Following John's final report and recommendations, the Governor announced his support for legalization for the first time. Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website JohnFetterman.com Jan 21, 2021

Sharif Street: Emerging cannabis industry could boost job opportunities

Pennsylvania's emerging cannabis industry could result in significant employment opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth. Recently legalized medical marijuana has already created new cannabis-related jobs. The production and sale of legalized adult-use cannabis has the potential to significantly benefit our commonwealth's economy. According to a report from New Frontier Data, the legal cannabis market will create more than 250,000 jobs by 2020. Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website StreetForPA.com Jun 27, 2022

Thomas McDermott: Time for the federal government to legalize marijuana

Dude, its 2022! Across America, millions of Americans use marijuana to help in the treatment of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, seizures, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's and cancer. It's become very clear that we are on the way to full legalization in most of the country, with 13 states already making marijuana a legal substance and others having decriminalized it. It's time the federal government recognize that marijuana should be legal. Source: 2022 Indiana Senate campaign website GoMcDermott.com May 8, 2022

Tiffany Smiley: We have a fentanyl crisis because we have a border crisis

[Press release]: "We have a fentanyl crisis because we have a border crisis. As a triage nurse, seeing fentanyl contribute to over 2,000 Washingtonians dying last year is both maddening and unacceptable. I'm running for the U.S. Senate to stop fentanyl from pouring over our southern border, stop the bleeding, and hold our federal government accountable on behalf of all Washingtonians." Source: 2022 WA Senate campaign website SmileyForWashington.com Jul 26, 2022

Trudy Busch Valentine: Prioritize funding to make opioid treatment more accessible

Shame and stigma prevent too many Americans from receiving the help they need when struggling with addiction and mental health concerns. Trudy will champion individuals and families struggling with addiction, invest in recovery, and stand up to the pharmaceutical industry for their part in the opioid crisis. In the U.S. Senate, Trudy will prioritize funding to make opioid treatment more accessible, especially in rural communities. Source: 2022 MO Senate campaign website TrudyBuschValentine.com Jul 31, 2022

Val Arkoosh: Decriminalize marijuana, reform on nonviolent drug offenses

While the First Step Act in the U.S. Senate was a tremendous step forward, Val believes we must take additional steps to continue making progress on sentencing for nonviolent drug offenses, decriminalize marijuana, reinstate voting rights for those who have served their time, and do more to help give returning citizens a second chance. Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website ValArkoosh.com Dec 19, 2021

Gary Chambers: Fully legalize marijuana at the state and federal level

We must fully legalize marijuana at the state and federal level. Gary will advocate for and vote to pass legislation that will allow for the tax revenues created from the sale of marijuana to fund reparations programs for Black Americans. Additionally, all individuals incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses should be released and their records expunged. Source: 2022 Senate campaign website ChambersForLouisiana.com Oct 12, 2022

The above quotations are from Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites. Click here for definitions & background information on Drugs. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Kamala Harris on Drugs. Click here for more quotes by Catherine Cortez Masto on Drugs.
*Candidates and political leaders on Drugs:*
*Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:* GA:Chambliss(R) IA:Harkin(D) MI:Levin(D) MT:Baucus(D) NE:Johanns(R) OK:Coburn(R) SD:Johnson(D) WV:Rockefeller(D) *Resigned from 113th House:* AL-1:Jo Bonner(R) FL-19:Trey Radel(R) LA-5:Rod Alexander(R) MA-5:Ed Markey(D) MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R) NC-12:Melvin Watt(D) SC-1:Tim Scott(R)	*Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:* AR-4:Tom Cotton(R) GA-1:Jack Kingston(R) GA-10:Paul Broun(R) GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R) HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D) IA-1:Bruce Braley(D) LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R) ME-2:Mike Michaud(D) MI-14:Gary Peters(D) MT-0:Steve Daines(R) OK-5:James Lankford(R) PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D) TX-36:Steve Stockman(R) WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)	*Retired House as of Jan. 2015:* AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R) AR-2:Tim Griffin(R) CA-11:George Miller(D) CA-25:Howard McKeon(R) CA-33:Henry Waxman(D) CA-45:John Campbell(R) IA-3:Tom Latham(R) MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R) NC-6:Howard Coble(R) NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D) NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R) NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D) NY-21:Bill Owens(D) PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R) UT-4:Jim Matheson(D) VA-8:Jim Moran(D) VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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