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Oregon advocates call for state to follow ‘roadmap’ to address addiction crisis
Oregon Recovers, a Portland-based nonprofit, urged state leaders to change – but not eliminate – Measure 110, which decriminalized low-level drug possession.
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…]
Judge rules against Marion County over Oregon State Hospital patients, but county fights back
Marion County on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority in a bid to force the state to treat patients accused of crimes
Bentz supports Biden impeachment inquiry, Chavez-DeRemer distances herself
Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation criticized the decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Kotek’s housing council wants to make expanding cities easier, a tough sell in Salem
Members of a governor-appointed council say Oregon needs to temporarily loosen its land-use laws to meet Gov. Tina Kotek’s goal of building 36,000 homes per year – an idea that’s proved to be one of the more divisive proposals to address the state’s housing crisis. Over the past few months,[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.
Medicaid patients denied treatment, adding to Oregon’s mental health crisis
A state mental health system that often blocks treatment, with contractors trained by YouTube videos assessing patients, is under review after a whistleblower complained
Salem Reporter to conduct Town Hall as city voters face measure on new wage tax
A Town Hall open and free to the public will explore issues around Salem’s new wage tax. Salem Reporter is hosting the event Oct. 11 at the Elsinore Theatre. Voters will get a chance to decide whether the tax stays.
Oregon Right to Life sues state over birth control, abortion insurance mandate
Oregon’s largest anti-abortion advocacy group wants insurance companies to offer it a special plan that doesn’t cover emergency contraception.