Addiction Experts Say Oregon Has Been Too Lax On Drug Use
As Measure 110 expands treatment options, they told state lawmakers it has reduced pressures on drug users to look for help.
Dirk VanderHart
City Of Portland Set To Require Its Employees To Be Vaccinated
With the policy, Portland will become the latest major city requiring public workers to be vaccinated.
Oregon On Precipice Of Another COVID Wave, Modeling Suggests
With the delta variant surging in the state, public health officials are urging the public to resume mask use and get vaccinated.
Oregon Lawmakers Will Take 'Big Swing' At Mental Health Funding
A package working its way through the budget process will amount to the Legislature’s largest-ever investment in necessary housing and services, advocates say.
Former Oregon Senate Aide Sues Legislature, Claims Discrimination
In a lawsuit filed Monday, Laura Hanson says she was discouraged from taking protected medical leave and punished when she did. Hanson’s case led to changes in how the Legislature handles some workplace complaints.
Oregon Could Shield Health Care Providers From COVID-Related Lawsuits
Senate Bill 780 would protect hospitals and others from being sued for “acts or omissions” made because of emergency rules set by the government.
Oregon Signals Delay To Long-Sought Paid Family, Medical Leave Program
A bill introduced in the Oregon House would delay many facets of the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program by a year.
Lawmakers Prep Tweaks To Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Effort
Senate Bill 755, which is moving through the Legislature, includes some meaningful changes to the treatment process envisioned in 2020′s Ballot Measure 110.
Seniors Endure Long Waits Trying To Get Vaccine
Some Oregonians said a Legacy Health website for scheduling vaccine appointments would not let them complete a reservation Monday morning.
Kate Brown Extends Pandemic Emergency Declaration Until Early 2021
As new cases of COVID-19 rise in Oregon, Brown decided to extend the state of emergency until Jan. 2, 2021. It had been scheduled to expire Nov. 3.
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