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.
Dirk VanderHart
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.
Oregon's Mask Rules Expanding To Crowded Outdoor Spaces As COVID Cases Spike
Gov. Kate Brown is expanding Oregon’s statewide face mask policy, requiring that most Oregonians wear masks in outdoor situations when they cannot stay six feet from other people.
Baker County Judge Invalidates Oregon Gov. Brown's COVID-19 Emergency Orders
The state of Oregon is open for business again, but not in the way Gov. Kate Brown hoped.
Oregon Cigarette Tax Supporters Reveal A Massive Early War Chest
Health providers are sending a message to tobacco companies gearing up to fight a proposed $2-per-pack hike on cigarette taxes in Oregon: Be prepared to spend big.
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