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Lawmakers introduce package of bills to address the fentanyl crisis

Some Republican lawmakers, including State Senator Sue Rezin, introduced bills to increase penalties for fentanyl distribution in Illinois, addressing the fentanyl crisis.
State Senator Sally Turner proposed making unlawful fentanyl sales a Class X felony, potentially resulting in 40 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl decreased by 9.5% in 2023, attributed to increased naloxone distribution efforts.
Rezin stated that fentanyl is like poison, emphasizing the need for outrage as it enters communities and harms children.

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Noem: America’s Enemies Intentionally Bring Fentanyl To U.S. ‘To Kill Americans’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said during an interview over the weekend that America’s enemies are flooding the country’s streets with fentanyl in — part because they are trying to kill Americans. Noem made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” with Margaret Brennan while talking about President Donald Trump’s ...

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Noem: America’s Enemies Intentionally Bring Fentanyl To U.S. ‘To Kill Americans’ - Real News Now

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has issued a grave warning about the fentanyl crisis, asserting that America’s adversaries are deliberately flooding the country with this deadly drug. In a recent interview, Noem made it clear that the surge in fentanyl is not just about profit for drug cartels—it is an intentional attack on the United States. “They are bringing this in, not just to make money. They’re bringing it in here to kill American…

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Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery

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Republican bills aim to assist Illinois in its battle against fentanyl

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois experienced 3,261 fatal opioid-related drug overdoses in 2022, and 2,855 in 2023.

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Capito introduces bill to expand resources to go after drug traffickers

Washington D.C. (WTRF) - As the fentanyl crisis continues across the country, lawmakers in Washington are attempting to free up more resources to go after drug traffickers. West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito recently introduced a piece of legislation called the HIDTA Enhancement Act. HIDTA stands for "High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas," which are areas that combine the resources of both local and Federal law enforcement to go after d…

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Republican lawmakers introduce package of bills to address the fentanyl crisis – Center Square

“We’ve had a decrease in fentanyl deaths, but considering where we were to where we need to be, we’re nowhere near being able to take a victory lap,” said state Sen. Sue Rezin.

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