U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, the Democratic incumbent, is fending off a challenge from Republican businessman Mike Erickson
By Ben Botkin - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Former Oregon inmate sues corrections agency, alleging it failed to fix a broken middle finger
Benjamin K. Vesa’s lawsuit alleges doctors told him his finger cannot move properly because the Oregon State Penitentiary delayed care for months.
State officials argue in favor of firearms law put on hold by Harney County court
A three-judge appeals panel will decide whether to uphold or overrule a Harney County judge’s finding that found gun control Measure 114 is unconstitutional.
DHS caregivers reach temporary agreement in labor dispute
Oregon Department of Human Services caregivers have paused a planned vote of “no confidence” in DHS Director Fariborz Pakseresht.
Oregon Health Authority to launch new rental assistance program in November
Oregon will be the first in the nation to offer a statewide rental assistance program through Medicaid.
Washington and Clackamas counties sue Oregon Health Authority over Measure 110 funding
Officials with the two Portland-area counties worry they’ll lose millions under a new funding formula set to go into effect next year.
Gov. Kotek, Oregon Health Authority project another 465 new treatment beds
Oregon needs to nearly double its behavioral health beds to meet demand, according to a state-commissioned study.
Salinas seeks range of solutions to fentanyl crisis
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas talked to local officials and law enforcement in each county in her district about the fentanyl crisis.
Salinas introduces bill in Congress to increase behavioral health workforce with scholarships
A new proposal from Rep. Andrea Salinas seeks to encourage people to get degrees for behavioral health careers while avoiding student debt.
Court releases Oregon man from prison, ruling governor’s order illegally kept him there
Oregon judges have released four people from prison, finding Gov. Tina Kotek’s orders that revoked their early release unlawfully violated their rights.
