Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties
Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.
Ben Botkin
Special Session Finishes As Budget Showdown Looms
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Gov. Kate Brown -- and lawmakers -- hope that federal authorities will give Oregon money to help plug the budget hole before another special session later this summer.
After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities
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The pandemic has laid bare a problem in Oregon hospitals: People with disabilities suffer discrimination in hospitals to the point that they’re not always given access to the full gamut of medical care.
Special Session Starts With Budget Shortfall Taking A Backseat
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Lawmakers will face the state budget crisis in a different special session, possibly as soon as July.
State Insurance Regulators Extend Parity For Telehealth But Critics Say That's Not Enough
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Oregon is extending telehealth regulations that eased access during the pandemic until Dec. 31. But advocates and providers want them extended six months beyond that to give lawmakers time to enact a permanent change.
OHSU Gets $2.3 Million Grant To Expand Addiction Fellowship Program
The federal award will help the university train more physicians in addiction medicine, an area that's sorely needed in Oregon.
Oregon Health Authority ‘Made An Error’ In Reopening Data
The Oregon Health Authority undereported Multnomah County's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers to Gov. Kate Brown, but the plan to reopen the county will move forward regardless.
Governor Reopens Multnomah County But Requires Masks For 7 Counties
Starting next Wednesday, residents will be required to wear masks in indoor public places in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties.
Governor Calls June 24 Special Session For COVID-19, Police Reforms
Gov. Kate Brown said she expects to call a second special session later this summer to deal with state budget cuts.
Governor Orders One-Week Pause In Advancing Reopening Plans
Gov. Kate Brown said her decision is a cautionary “yellow light” to keep the state from moving forward too quickly in reopening.
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