A man injecting heroin in his arm
In an unprecedented shift in the battle against what many consider the most controversial and unsuccessful drug policy in U.S. history, Oregon is taking bold steps to overturn Measure 110. This measure, passed in 2020, marked a radical departure by decriminalizing possession of small quantities of illicit drugs, sparking heated debates across the nation. In response, Oregon legislators have now rallied across party lines to advance House Bill 4002, a proposal to reimpose criminal penalties for minor drug offenses. With a commanding 10-2 committee vote, the bill signals a significant bipartisan agreement and is gearing up for critical votes in both the
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