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Kotek taps Portland-area leader for behavioral health role
Juliana Wallace, who directed mental health at Central City Concern, will lead behavioral health initiatives for the Kotek administration.
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 House Republicans urge Kotek to review commutations
A request for the governor to reconsider commutations stems from former Gov. Kate Brown’s commutation of the 50-month sentence against Jesse Lee Calhoun, a 38 year old who police say is “a person of interest” in the killings of four Portland area women.
West Coast gray whale population still declining, but signs of recovery begin to show
The North Pacific gray whale population is down 46% in the last seven years, but healthier mothers and more calves could be signs of a rebound.
No compliance issues with farmworker overtime law yet, but reporting could be delayed
Oregon authorities haven't received wage complaints about overtime pay from farmworkers this summer, but advocates say many delay reporting for fear of retaliation
Key vote on expanding gas pipeline in Oregon delayed after public, political pressure
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission delayed a vote on the GTN Express pipeline following letters from environmentalists and Oregon senators.
Kotek celebrates new housing laws but says more work needs to be done
Gov. Tina Kotek stayed mum Thursday about her thoughts on Salem's recently-approved payroll tax, which is currently the target of a petition to refer the measure to voters.
State seeking feedback from Oregonians about proposed health insurance rate increases
Insurers are seeking premium increases for 2024 averaging 6.2% for individual plans and 12.1% for small business plans.
Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave next month
State officials are prepping for the rollout of Paid Leave Oregon program, which will give workers paid family and medical leave.