Treasurer Read Issues Statement on Marijuana Policy

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 4 -- Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read issued the following statement on Department of Justice reversal on marijuana policy:

"Reports that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will attempt to overrule the will of Oregon voters and cause confusion and unnecessary burden on states that have thoughtfully implemented recreational marijuana sales is a violation of the Trump administration's alleged support for states' rights and a waste of precious public safety dollars.

"If the administration truly wanted to address a public health crisis they would put their time and resources toward fighting the opioid epidemic.

"The cannabis industry in Oregon has created jobs and tax revenue for our state, and the federal government should not attempt to disrupt our economy with this unnecessary action."