Democrats and Republicans are seeing whether they can find compromise over what kinds of consequences drug users might face
Feb 13
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Gov. Tina Kotek said her administration will closely track the rollout of new programs and spending to address drug addiction and homelessness.
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Lawmakers put $211 million toward drug addiction treatment, programs and new residential facilities. Lawmakers also allocated $376 million for homeless shelters, housing, infrastructure and rent assistance.
Mar 15
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
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As Measure 110 expands treatment options, they told state lawmakers it has reduced pressures on drug users to look for help.
Sep 22, 2022
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(Left to right) Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, at a press conference in Portland, Jan. 30, 2024, where a a 90-day state of emergency was declared to address the fentanyl crisis in Portland. The action followed a recommendation by the Portland Central City Task Force, and will direct resources in an “unified response.”
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The city, county and state governments declared an emergency surrounding fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid, though the announcement won’t include additional funding
Feb 1
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Simon Fulford, executive director of Parrott Creek Child and Family Services in Oregon City, looks into a resident's room. For months, his organization has tried to seek state funding for youth residential addiction services.
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Providers have ‘shovel ready’ projects, and the Legislature allocated millions last year but the health authority has yet to make any funding decisions
Feb 18
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Devin Hall, 25, and Alicia Jacobs, 38, outside their tent in Marion Square Park in Salem on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
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BEN BOTKIN/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE
Oregon politicians want to empower police to make arrests for drug possession again to encourage treatment, but people on the streets say recovery is a choice
Jan 30
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem.
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Bills concerning treatment centers, violence against hospital staff, school health and insurance mandates perished, but other impactful bills made it through