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Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say
The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion and gender affirming care.
Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest
Lisa Reynolds, a Portland Democrat, did not disclose that she had sought an opinion from legislative attorneys over a bill that could benefit her medical practice.
Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician assisted death
Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death with Dignity Act," cutting in half the waiting period for asking for a lethal dose of medication.
Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup
A year-long effort will be required of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to put a dent in the state’s public defender shortage.
Oregon Sen. Lisa Reynolds mulls conflict of interest declaration after ethics report
The Legislature’s own counsel would determine whether the Senator and doctor has a conflict of interest for her healthcare funding bill.
Group formed to grant money from Oregon’s Monsanto settlement
The Oregon Environmental Restoration Council will help invest and dole out nearly $700 million in funds the state received from a settlement with Monsanto.
Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to obtaining federal funding to help Coos, Curry, Douglas and Harney counties recover from the aftermath of intense spring flooding and landslides. In March and April, parts of southern…
Oregon sees a rise in eviction filings, but rent assistance programs are working
Preventing eviction is less expensive than re-housing people who are homeless, experts say.
Oregon bill streamlining payout process for wrongfully convicted draws support
State Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, is a primary author of a bill to make it easier for wrongfully convicted Oregonians to get compensation.