"Oregon Reverses Measure 110, Recriminalizes Small-Quantity Drug Possession"

Oregon's governor has signed a measure to reimpose criminal penalties for hard drugs, reversing a landmark plan to decriminalize drugs three years ago. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, amidst a series of crises in the city, has supported the rollback, citing surging homelessness, street protests, and soaring overdose deaths. The new law allows for up to 180 days in jail for possession of drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine, with offramps for treatment in many cases.