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Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment

The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing ... Read more

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Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate

Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in ... Read more

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Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation

The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on ... Read more

Education

U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other ... Read more

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Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers

Bill sponsors brought up House Resolution 3 during Pride month, ahead of Juneteenth   Using the name Kimber ... Read more

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Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public input on a proposal from Compassus, a home health provider, to acquire ... Read more

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Honoring ‘people behind the plate’: Oregon lawmakers designate T-bone as new state steak

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Summer meals available for Oregon youths across nearly 700 sites; find your location

Oregon youth ages 1 to 18 can receive free summer meals at schools, libraries, parks and community centers ... Read more

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Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk

Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or ... Read more

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Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement

Oregon AG says settlement holds companies responsible for role in opioid crisis   Oregon will receive $66 million ... Read more

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