Two years into Oregon's first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law, policy makers are debating reinvesting addiction funds into cities and public safety.
taking some of the marijuana tax revenue earmarked for addiction and schools and sending it back to local governments and police.
At a time when deadly drugs are prevalent and overdoses are increasing, Measure 110 proponents say lawmakers should not cut funding to addiction services.Representatives of Oregon's cannabis industry were among those who testified in support of HB 2089 last week, arguing it would better balance funding priorities across the state.
"For the economic viability of counties, the businesses that operate within them and the Oregon Marijuana Account, we need to be safe and local governments need to operate effectively," said Amanda Metzler, founder of F.A.R.M.S. Inc.Ramiro Vargas contributed to the accompanying video.
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