"Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Reversal Sparks Protests and Controversy"
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Oregon lawmakers are moving to end the state's three-year drug decriminalization "experiment" due to skyrocketing overdose deaths and public drug usage, with a bill to recriminalize possession of hard drugs like fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine passing in the state Senate. The measure, which also includes provisions for addiction services and penalties for drug dealers, now awaits the decision of Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.
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- 'Dying before our eyes': Overdose deaths push Oregon lawmakers to end drug decriminalization 'experiment' Fox News
- Group protests Oregon lawmakers' rollback of Measure 110, recriminalization of drugs KATU
- 'Your Voice Your Vote': Two perspectives on recriminalizing drugs in Oregon KATU
- Oregon Decriminalized Hard Drugs. Now It's Reversing Course. The Wall Street Journal
- Organizers at Oregon State Capitol rally against HB 4002 passage KGW.com
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