Lewiston council approves updated syringe service program ordinance after heated public debate After extensive public comment and council debate over caps and program controls, the Lewiston City Council approved amended changes to the city's syringe service program licensing ordinance on a 5-2 roll-call vote, with councilors saying they will revisit implementation in about six months.

Lewiston's City Council has passed a controversial ordinance for syringe service programs after a heated debate, aiming to balance public safety with harm reduction.

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