Oregon Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
SALEM, Ore. (Jan. 21, 2021) – A bill filed in the Oregon House would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs and place other limits on police militarization. Rep. Karin Power (D-Milwaukie) and...
Oregon Voters Legalize “Magic Mushrooms” for Medical Use Despite Federal Prohibition
SALEM, Ore. (Nov. 9, 2020) – Last Tuesday, Oregon became the first state to create a legal framework for the medical use of “magic mushrooms” despite federal prohibition. Oregon voters approved Measure 109 by a 55.8 percent to 44.2 percent margin....
Oregon Votes to Decriminalize Cocaine, Heroin and Other Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition
SALEM, Ore. (Nov. 5, 2020) โ On Tuesday, Oregon voters approved a measure to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of several drugs including heroin and cocaine – despite federal prohibition. Measure 110 passed by 58.8 percent to 41.2 percent. The...