Oregon lawmakers pass bill undoing part of state drug decriminalization law
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Oregon lawmakers pass bill undoing part of state drug decriminalization law

Oregon legislatures have passed a bipartisan bill undoing a key part of the state’s decriminalization law‚ penalizing people for possession and selling small amounts of drugs.  The bipartisan bill passed both state chambers on Friday and is headed to the desk of Gov. Tina Kotek (D)‚ who showed willingness last month to curb the decriminalization in Oregon.  The state Senate passed the legislation with a 21-8 vote on Friday following the lower chamber’s 51-7 vote on Thursday‚...