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After Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession, What’s Next For The State’s Drug PolicyAfter Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession, What’s Next For The State’s Drug Policy

After Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession, What’s Next For The State’s Drug Policy

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed a bill restoring criminal charges in cases of hard drug possession. The bill states that possession…

12 months ago
Oregon Becomes 1st State To Decriminalize Possession Of Cocaine, Heroin & MethOregon Becomes 1st State To Decriminalize Possession Of Cocaine, Heroin & Meth

Oregon Becomes 1st State To Decriminalize Possession Of Cocaine, Heroin & Meth

Oregon became the first state to decriminalize drug possession, which includes cocaine, heroin, oxycodone and methamphetamine. Measure 110 passed with…

4 years ago
Trump Ready To Send 75,000 Federal Law Enforcement Officers To ‘Fight Crime’Trump Ready To Send 75,000 Federal Law Enforcement Officers To ‘Fight Crime’

Trump Ready To Send 75,000 Federal Law Enforcement Officers To ‘Fight Crime’

President Donald Trump is prepared to send 75,000 federal agents to cities experiencing violent crime, he told Fox News Thursday. In…

5 years ago
Oregon Police Tell Residents To Stop Dialing 911 Over Toilet Paper ShortagesOregon Police Tell Residents To Stop Dialing 911 Over Toilet Paper Shortages

Oregon Police Tell Residents To Stop Dialing 911 Over Toilet Paper Shortages

The Oregon State Police are urging residents to stop calling 911 for toilet paper. In the midst of the coronavirus…

5 years ago
Oregon GOP State Senators Flee To Halt Vote On Climate Change LegislationOregon GOP State Senators Flee To Halt Vote On Climate Change Legislation

Oregon GOP State Senators Flee To Halt Vote On Climate Change Legislation

Oregon's Republican state senators fled the state capitol building in Salem, Oregon Monday ahead of an impending floor vote on…

5 years ago
Oregon GOP State Senators Return After Fleeing State To Block Cap-And-Trade Climate PlanOregon GOP State Senators Return After Fleeing State To Block Cap-And-Trade Climate Plan

Oregon GOP State Senators Return After Fleeing State To Block Cap-And-Trade Climate Plan

After Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said she won't work with Republicans who left the state last month over disagreements regarding a…

6 years ago