State officials said Covid infections are increasing in Oregon as they urge a new round of vaccinations. Free Covid testing kits are again available.
By Lynne Terry – Oregon Capital Chronicle
State wildlife officials ban wildlife killing contests on public land
A new Oregon rule prohibiting contests to kill animals like coyotes could go into effect with days but will not prohibit the derbies on private land.
Kotek announces details of $26 million to 26 rural counties to fight homelessness
Another slice of the more than $200 million allocated by the Legislature this session for homelessness is headed toward rural counties in Oregon. Gov. Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that 26 rural counties will receive a total of $26 million to get people off the street, out of their cars and[Read More…]
Spending on health care in Oregon soars 40% in eight years, report says
Rising health insurance premiums are a major reason Oregonians are spending more on health care, a state report said.
Disability group accuses Marion County of thwarting federal court order over mental health patients
Disability Rights Oregon says Marion County judges are undermining an agreement to ease crowding in the Oregon State Hospital
New data breach affects 1.7 million Oregon Medicaid members
Current or past members of the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid system, may have had personal information exposed to hackers.
Oregon expands free health insurance for low-income Oregonians – regardless of immigration status
Healthier Oregon is now open to immigrants who don’t qualify for Oregon Health Plan because of immigration status.
Kotek names longtime Northwest educator, administrator to lead Department of Education
Charlene Williams, who will take over July 10 as interim director of the state Department of Education, would be the first Black woman overseeing Oregon’s 197 school districts.
Data breach could affect 3.5 million Oregonians
Hackers might have gained access to personal information of Oregon residents with driver’s licenses and state ID cards.
150 Oregon physicians caution Legislature against changing House Bill 2002 on abortion provisions
In a letter to lawmakers, doctors warned against watering down a bill which would let children younger than 15 obtain an abortion without parental consent. Democrats are considering softening the language to bring Republican Senators back to the Capitol.
