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Governor Baker Holding the Fort Against Clean-Needle Drug Injection Sites in Massachusetts

Governor Baker Holding the Fort Against Clean-Needle Drug Injection Sites in Massachusetts

Governor Charlie Baker continues to oppose so-called safe injection sites for drug addicts because they're illegal under federal law and he sees no hard evidence that that they work. The governor is in a decided minority of state officials in Massachusetts who have commented on the issue, bucking a recommendation earlier this month by a panel he appointed last year.

Governor Charlie Baker continues to oppose so-called safe injection sites for drug addicts because they're illegal under federal law and he sees no hard evidence that that they work. The governor is in a decided minority of state officials in Massachusetts who have commented on the issue, bucking a recommendation earlier this month by a panel he appointed last year.…