Oregon politicians push back against federal pot enforcement
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January 5, 2018
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's governor said Thursday the state will fight U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' move to roll back a lenient policy on federal enforcement of the drug to protect its economic interests.
Gov. Kate Brown said marijuana is an important component of the state's economy, creating more than 19,000 jobs. Oregon was the first state to decriminalize personal possession, in 1973. It legalized medical marijuana in 1998 and recreational use in 2014.
"My staff and state agencies ... will fight to continue Oregon's commitment to a safe and prosperous recreational marijuana market...
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