Two weeks after an “extremely dangerous” man facing felony charges escaped from the Oregon State Hospital in a state-owned van, federal health authorities ordered immediate changes to ensure the secure transport of patients, especially those involved in the criminal justice system.
Lynne Terry Oregon Capital Chronicle
Secretary of state will disqualify legislators with 10 unexcused absences from running in 2024
Senators deemed ineligible for re-election following a Republican-led walkout include Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer, who represents north Salem.
Former state legislator announces run for Republican primary for Oregon’s 6th District
Denyc Boles, who represented Salem as a state senator, is now seeking Andrea Salinas’ Congressional seat.
Nonprofit awards $5 million to widen abortion access in Oregon
Recent grants to expand abortion access in Oregon come out of $15 million allocated by the state Legislature in 2022.
DMV camera breakdown prevents issuing of IDs, driver’s licenses
About 7,000 Oregonians were unable to get an ID card or driver’s license because of a camera system breakdown last week and Monday.
Prepare for more extreme weather, report warns
A study by Oregon State University predicts continued warming, more wildfires and more drought.
New COVID surge expected as health officials urge vulnerable residents to get updated booster
An Oregon Health Authority official expects the virus to stick around, just like influenza.
Companies that violated Oregon Covid regulations owe state nearly $800,000
With appeals, Oregon’s process for fining employers who violated Covid regulations continues to drag on. Some companies have ignored fines for their conduct.
Secretary of State report finds pay inequities persist in state pay despite equity law, raises
AT THE CAPITOL: Auditors found that white people in Oregon benefited more than people of color from pay raises aimed at reducing gaps
Oregon’s congressional delegation reacts to State of the Union along party lines
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley gave an online news conference while U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat, and Reps. Lori Chavez DeRemer, a Republican, and Democrat Andrea Salinas released statements.
