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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) ended the state’s experiment with decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs this week, but the debate over whether the state pulled the plug too soon is just beginning. Addiction experts in the state say the decision to end Measure 110 is misguided and misinformed, coming about…
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill recriminalizing possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, reversing Measure 110. Concerns raised about potential racial disparities and impact on public defender shortage.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill recriminalizing possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, reversing Measure 110. Concerns raised about potential racial disparities and impact on public defender shortage.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4002 which recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs in the state, despite concerns over potential racial disparities and the impact on the public defender shortage.
Oregon is walking back its three-year policy that had decriminalized drug possession as the state reels from rising fentanyl deaths.