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Heatwave Sparks Dozens Of Worker Complaints; 14 Suspected Deaths

Aug 2, 2022

A bill to increase the penalties for assaulting hospital workers died on the desk of Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who has long championed equity in mental health services. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

How Hospital Worker Felony Assault Bill Fell Victim To The Short Session

Interviews shed light on how the House passed a bill with stiffer penalties for assaults on health care workers, but supporters’ last-minute efforts failed in the Senate. The bill had sparked concerns it would cause further criminalization of mental illness.

Mar 10, 2022
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Heatwave Sparks Dozens Of Worker Complaints; 14 Suspected Deaths

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