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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Nimbus marks 45 years in same location ... Local doctors' offices shift to treat the whole patient ... Updated: Cleveland Ridge fire up to 180 acres; level 1 evacuations expected ... Nimbus marks 45 years in same location ... Local doctors' offices shift to treat the whole patient ... Updated: Cleveland Ridge fire up to 180 acres; level 1 evacuations expected ... NEVADA DEATH PENALTY Lack of drugs is latest obstacle for Nevada death penalty State hasn't had an execution since 2006 Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 21, 2016 at 5:37 PM By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 21, 2016 at 5:37 PM » Social News LAS VEGAS — Nevada officials face yet another obstacle in carrying out the death penalty if they needed to do so. One of the two drugs that make up a cocktail in the lethal injection has expired, and the pharmaceutical company that produces it refuses on principle to give the state any more. The lack of drugs is another hurdle for a state that hasn't had a working execution chamber since 2011. A new chamber is under construction in Ely at a cost of $858,000 and should be ready on Nov. 1. There are 80 people on the state's death row, but none have exhausted their appeals. Nevada hasn't had an execution since 2006. Officials with the Nevada Department of Corrections say they're putting out requests for companies willing to supply lethal injection drugs. The availability of execution drugs has become an issue in many death penalty states. Texas, by far the nation's most active one, began using a compounding pharmacy as its source when traditional pharmaceutical makers refused to sell their products to prison agencies to be used for executions. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Aug. 21, 2016 at 5:37 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501