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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Feb 05, 2024 at 23:59 UTC

Disability Rights Oregon sues Washingon County over its response to people in a mental health crisis. @BBotkin has the story: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/05/d...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Feb 02, 2024 at 18:59 UTC

U.S. Housing and Urban Development granted 140 Oregon nonprofits, entities $60m to keep people sheltered. Some of the programs are ongoing.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Feb 01, 2024 at 17:40 UTC

Bombshell political news in Oregon this morning that's not unexpected: 10 Republican senators barred from serving next term @jmshumway.bsky.social was on top of it this morning:

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 31, 2024 at 22:37 UTC

Democratic attorneys general, including Ellen Rosenblum in Oregon ask SCOTUS to maintain current access to the abortion pill, mifepristone.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 31, 2024 at 20:34 UTC

An appointed Republican state rep. in Oregon takes anti-LGBTQ stances that are unusual in Oregon. But the leader of the state House GOP backed him up as @jmshumway.bsky.social discovered

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 30, 2024 at 23:39 UTC

Definitely worth a read: What life is like on the streets for dozens in Oregon's capital, Salem, and what they think of the Democratic proposal to help Oregon's addiction crisis.
@bbotkin.bsky.social

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 29, 2024 at 19:15 UTC

Hunger is growing in Oregon but lawmakers, officials and advocates hope the Legislature will dedicate some money to stem the problem. They have several propositions. One proposal would involve free school meals in summer for children of low-income families.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 26, 2024 at 19:56 UTC

This again: The Port of Morrow violated its wastewater permit 270 times in the last 60 days of 2023. That means it's continuing to pollute well water that locals need to drink. What's @OregonDEQ doing? Nothing. @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social has the scoop

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 24, 2024 at 21:26 UTC

Oregon secretary of state auditors looked at the Oregon Medical Board, which licenses doctors. It found that the disciplinary process should be more consistent. @bbotkin.bsky.social reports

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 23, 2024 at 00:32 UTC

Hey Terry - next time just reach out to me, Lynne Terry (easy for you to remember) at lterry@oregoncapitalchronicle.com

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 23, 2024 at 00:30 UTC

Problem gambling is a problem, affecting 7 million Americans and costing the U.S. $7 billion a year. That's why Rep. Andrea Salinas is pushing a bill that would draw on online sports betting taxes to fund prevention and treatment.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Jan 23, 2024 at 00:28 UTC

Happy New Year! (miss us?)

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Nov 28, 2023 at 22:18 UTC

We've got a story from @statesnewsroom.com's DC bureau on U.S. Senate Dems discussing gun violence as a public health threat: U.S. Democratic senators on Judiciary Committee discuss gun violence as a public health threat @statesnewsroom

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Nov 09, 2023 at 20:09 UTC

When the FDA approved a new immunization for infants against RSV, everyone hailed it as a welcome breakthrough. But now that we're in autumn and the season is certainly near, supplies are limited. Time to return to masks and other safety precautions, health officials say.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Nov 02, 2023 at 19:34 UTC

Reminder: open enrollment for those who buy their insurance on the federal marketplace, which offers subsidies to cut down on costs, runs through Jan. 16. But you need to sign up by Dec. 15 to be covered starting Jan. 1. Links to help in our story.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 24, 2023 at 18:10 UTC

Oregon's Gov. Tina Kotek just endorsed state Rep. Janelle Bynum for the Democratic primary in the 5th Congressional District. @jmshumway.bsky.social has our exclusive

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 24, 2023 at 16:46 UTC

Oregon and Washington are pouring millions into removing hundreds of abandoned vessels that are spewing toxins into waterways.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 20, 2023 at 21:29 UTC

State Senate conduct committee, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, dismisses two complaints from Republican senators against Senate President Rob Wagner over unexcused absences during walkout

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 20, 2023 at 00:03 UTC

A big environmental decision went down today. Feds approved the expansion of a natural gas pipeline through the NW. Democratic leaders are not happy and an environmental group plans to appeal. @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social listened to the 7 a.m. meeting

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 20, 2023 at 00:01 UTC

Despite Republican opposition, the Oregon Department of Education is permanently doing away with an added requirement that students show proficiency in essential life skills. @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 17, 2023 at 18:10 UTC

We've all seen them driving in the mountains: shaved patches stripped of timber. But for a sense of how clear-cuts are hurting drinking water supplies in parts of Oregon, @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social took a flight.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 16, 2023 at 17:09 UTC

Critics worry about the hydrogen hubs set to receive $1 billion each to cut emissions that will use natural gas to do so.
@statesnewsroom.com

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 06, 2023 at 21:41 UTC

After 15 years, feds settle with NW tribes over a sacred site near Mount Hood

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 04, 2023 at 03:22 UTC

This is what I'd call a decisive victory -- for state Rep. Paul Holvey in Eugene. 90% vote again the recall campaign. @jmshumway.bsky.social has our first story: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/10/03/e...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 04, 2023 at 00:03 UTC

so remember @bbotkin.bsky.social's story about Oregon ending three Measure 110 contracts? An employee at one of them is now suing for past wages, etc. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/10/03/a...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 03, 2023 at 23:12 UTC

Tens of thousands of households are at risk in Oregon from emissions from wood stoves, which are regulated by the @EPA. @EllenRosenblum is now suing the agency along with 9 other states. They want the EPA to update its standards and actually enforce them.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Oct 03, 2023 at 00:25 UTC

Boy's lawsuit alleges abuse in foster home as DHS turns a blind eye to complaints. Hard to read but important to report. @bbotkin.bsky.social

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 29, 2023 at 23:34 UTC

Oregon's legislative leaders have formed a joint committee to look at Oregon's addiction crisis as the Legislature's House behavioral health care committee discussed Measure 110. Everyone seems to agree that something has to change but they disagree about what.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 28, 2023 at 20:54 UTC

A big subject in Oregon's capital, Salem, is the proposed payroll tax. Gov. Tina Kotek is likely to vote against it. @jmshumway.bsky.social has the details

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 27, 2023 at 22:05 UTC

The Oregon Health Authority was slow to roll out millions of dollars in Measure 110 grants. Now @bbotkin.bsky.social has found that at least 3 contracts have been terminated but not because of the agency's oversight. It didn't discover the misuse of funds until former employees complained.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 25, 2023 at 21:30 UTC

In Oregon, nearly 78,800 people, including 47,160 children and 14,650 infants, face a sharp cut in food benefits if the government shuts down. @statesnewsroom oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/09/25/f...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 25, 2023 at 19:47 UTC

Meet Will Lathrop, a Newberg attorney who wants to be Oregon's next AG. @jmshumway.bsky.social has the story

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 21, 2023 at 23:28 UTC

It's that time of year: Oregon health officials urge residents to get vaccinated against COVID, flu, RSV

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 21, 2023 at 20:19 UTC

Clackamas County Democrats just experienced the second attack against their headquarters in a few weeks. No one was hurt but not surprisingly, they're on edge.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 21, 2023 at 19:27 UTC

The pandemic took a toll on education. Everyone knows that. And federal money poured in. But in the latest state assessment tests, students failed to show much improvement. Even worse, education officials declined to detail how they plan to fix that. @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 20, 2023 at 23:03 UTC

Oregon was awash in money during the pandemic, thanks to federal funds. But $35 million may have been misspent, according to a Secretary of State audit. Ben Botkin has the story

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 20, 2023 at 19:59 UTC

Some no-brainer changes at the Oregon State Hospital following escape of "extremely dangerous" patient.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 19, 2023 at 22:46 UTC

And so the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is banning coyote killing contests as part of a prohibition on these derbies on public land. The rule could go into effect in days.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Sep 19, 2023 at 19:42 UTC

After more than a decade serving as Oregon's AG, Ellen Rosenblum will step down at the end of her term, saying it was time for someone else to take the reins. @JMShumway has the story

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Aug 28, 2023 at 22:28 UTC

With parents with addiction troubles, child ends up in foster care where she faces sexual abuse, lawsuit says. Very sad story. @BenBotkin1 has the details. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/08/28/f...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Aug 25, 2023 at 00:40 UTC

Here's a political first in Oregon in 35 years: Voters will be asked on their ballots later this year whether they want to recall a long-time Oregon state representative, Democratic Rep. Paul Holvey. @jmshumway.bsky.social

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Aug 24, 2023 at 23:15 UTC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has given a sand dune plant in Oregon and California that's a member of the Forget-Me-Not family as a threatened species, the first step towards its restoration. The Center for Biological Diversity hailed the decision.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Aug 23, 2023 at 23:17 UTC

And the winner is... Michael Wells. Gov. Tina Kotek just named him permanent director of the Oregon Lottery after serving on an interim basis since December.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com [ View ] Aug 22, 2023 at 23:19 UTC

The beds might be moving, namely ER and rehab beds from Eugene to Springfield following a consolidation announcement today by PeaceHealth. This is the latest potential hospital shakeup in Oregon.

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