Oregon bills would require drug test for food stamps, unemployment

GRANTS PASS, Oregon-a drug test can quickly between 350 ppm and food stamps or unemployment benefits.
Two Oregon State legislators have introduced separate legislation that people would require drug tests before receiving State services.
State Senator Bruce Starr (R-Hillsboro) has legislation that would require all people receive welfare and food stamps to take a drug test every six months. The person would also have to pay for their own drug test.
State representative Dennis Richardson (R-central point) has a similar Bill in the Oregon House that would require that apply for the unemployment insurance a drug test first. Those who fail the test would have the opportunity to participate in a drug treatment program or entering the insurance.
One in five 350 ppm, almost 750,000 people, is currently receiving welfare or food stamps.

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