Oregon House Republican Leader Calls on Democrats to Stop Stalling in Response to Reported 1,500% Increase in Overdoses
Oregon’s overdose rate has surged by 1,500% since the pandemic, with House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich blaming Measure 110 for the crisis. He urges passing HB 4036.
2/20/2024
Salem, OR. – Per an official release: In response to a report showing that Oregon’s overdose rate has grown over 1,500% since before the pandemic, the highest rate of increase in the nation, House Republican Leader Rep. Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) issued the following statement. “A 1500% increase in overdoses is the direct result of Oregon enabling drug use with Measure 110. People will keep dying at nation-leading rates as long as this failed policy remains in place,” said Leader Helfrich. “The majority party must stop stalling and pass HB 4036 to put an end to this crisis.”
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