…the governor signed a bipartisan bill, led by state Representative Nosse, to increase the Oregon Health Authority’s oversight and ease the flow of funding.

…the more she thought about how the war on drugs has harmed generations of Black Americans, she realized Measure 110 was something she could “get behind.” Supporters like Ms. Mines are asking for more time due to the troubled rollout. After its win in November 2020, Measure 110 took effect in February 2021. But not until July 2022 – a year and a half later – did cannabis tax funds start reaching nonprofits… The fact that voters passed the mandate, and so handily, means it should be taken “most seriously,” says Ms. Tera Hurst. But… also… difficult to implement…

Original Article (Christian Science Monitor):
Oregon’s bold drug policy isn’t working, yet
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