Propoosal seeks $20 million toward bolstering the number of widely needed hygienists and assistants.
Feb 14, 2023
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Oregon lawmakers plan to put more money into housing and programs that can help people before they need treatment at the Oregon State Hospital.
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COURTESY OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
National reports consistently rank Oregon as having among the highest rates of people experiencing mental health and addiction issues.
Feb 9, 2023
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Some state lawmakers have suggested restricting access to the intrauterine device known as IUD; many reproductive health advocates fear the overturning of Roe v. Wade would embolden those efforts.
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SUPPLIES COALITION/UNSPLASH
The money will go toward addiction prevention and treatment efforts in Oregon.
Dec 13, 2022
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Planned Parenthood facilities, like this one in Southeast Portland, provide the majority of abortions in Oregon.
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LYNNE TERRY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE