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The Oregon Secretary of State's office verified enough signatures to qualify Initiative Petition 34 on psilocybin therapy for the November ballot. | YES ON IP 34 CAMPAIGN

Thousands Of Oregonians Eager To Undergo Psilocybin Treatment

Thousands of people in Oregon are interested in using psilocybin as a mental health treatment under the voter-approved program.
Mar 10, 2022
A bill to increase the penalties for assaulting hospital workers died on the desk of Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who has long championed equity in mental health services. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

How Hospital Worker Felony Assault Bill Fell Victim To The Short Session 

Interviews shed light on how the House passed a bill with stiffer penalties for assaults on health care workers, but supporters’ last-minute efforts failed in the Senate. The bill had sparked concerns it would cause further criminalization of mental illness.
Mar 10, 2022
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