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The Capitol Building in Salem, Ore., on March 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon lawmakers consider expanding insurance coverage for gender-affirming care

A bill aimed at strengthening access to abortion and gender-affirming care would require insurers to pay for laser hair removal and facial feminization surgery

Mar 27, 2023

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STREET CAMPERS ON SOUTHWEST 13TH AVENUE IN PORTLAND ARE CLEARED FROM THE AREA ON APRIL 12, 2022. THE CAMP HAD BEEN HOME TO A GROUP BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 24./REBECCA ELLIS/OPB

Portland mayor suggests easing process to involuntarily commit people with mental health struggles

Oregon has long made it difficult to force people to get mental health treatment. But as homelessness worsens, there are growing calls to loosen those laws.

Dec 13, 2022

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Rep. Tina Kotek is the Oregon House speaker./Ben Botkin/The Lund Report

COVID Case Cancels Oregon House Floor Session Again

The latest positive case of COVID-19 means the House will delay voting on bills until April 26, according to House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland.

Apr 21, 2021

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Gov. Kate Brown | BRADLEY PARKS/OPB

Brown Backtracks On Decision To Shield COVID-19 Details

The governor told the Oregon Health Authority it could release the information weekly but the agency said it will stick to daily reporting.

Jan 31, 2021

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Oregon Republicans Push To Reconsider Portland-Area Reopening Strategy

Jul 18, 2020