drug legalization

Law enforcement groups now back House Bill 4002, but opposition from fans of decriminalization is as strong as ever.

A negotiated bill that includes the potential of six months in jail is expected to have momentum in the Capitol.

Democrats and Republicans are seeing whether they can find a compromise over what kinds of consequences drug users might face.

Under Ballot Measure 110, instead of arresting drug users, police give them a citation and point them towards treatment. Over three years in, there's a debate about whether it's succeeded or failed.

Lawmakers heard from a stream of people about changing Measure 110.

Oregon’s Measure 110 decriminalized small amounts of hard drugs while funding addiction services including a controversial practice called harm reduction. With soaring overdose deaths in Oregon, supporters say it’s necessary.

The subject is expected to be a flash point in this year’s legislative session.

A Rogue Valley non-profit alleges they were illegally targeted by authorities and is planning to sue the City of Medford and its police department for damages.

Three years after Oregon eliminated criminal consequences for possessing small amounts of street drugs, influential lawmakers say it’s time for a course correction. Republicans say the changes wouldn’t be enough.

The Coalition to Fix & Improve Measure 110 says it will fix the “administrative error.”

Under two new laws, employers in California can’t ask workers about their use of cannabis outside the workplace and can’t use hair or urine tests. Employees in construction are excluded, as are applicants for federal jobs with background checks.

Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, plans to introduce a bill in the 2024 session to provide funding for addiction medication, screenings and more.