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Oregon Could Add Six Forever Chemicals to Hazardous List as Health Risks Spark New Regulations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is adding six perfluoroalkyl and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to its list of over 800 regulated contaminants as a precursor to creating regulations to limit exposure to them.…
Oregon AG Joins Lawsuit Against RFK Jr. Over ‘Assault On Well-being Of All Americans’ Caused By $12…
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia yesterday in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy,…
Sudden End To Oregon’s $117 Million In Federal Covid-Era Grants Will Affect Key Health Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), terminated approximately $117 million in…
Federal Funding Cuts Dampen Expectations for Oregon’s Budget Over the Next Two Years
Concerns about federal funding cuts announced by the Trump administration played a significant role when lawmakers compiled a framework for Oregon’s 2025-27 budget, released this week by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means.
The budget…
Oregon Lawmakers Propose Statewide Ban On Sale Of Flavored Nicotine Products
Oregon lawmakers have again proposed vape restrictions and are deliberating a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored nicotine products.
Oregon Vape And Flavored Nicotine Ban Proposed
As an underage vaping pandemic sweeps across…
Oregon Senator Says the Trump Administration Will Not Stop at Immigrants When Invading Private…
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says, if allowed, the Trump administration will not stop at immigrants when invading private taxpayer data.
Strongly opposed to the administration's pressure on the IRS to disclose taxpayer data, Wyden claims it…
Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Funding Freeze: Oregon Faces Chaos Over Billions in Federal Aid
A federal judge yesterday (Tuesday) called a halt to President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze that created chaos and uncertainty throughout the country.
Nonprofits and State Agencies Thrown into Confusion and Panic…
Oregon Braces for Potential Medicaid Cuts and Rising Premiums Under New Trump Administration
The Director of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Dr. Sejal Hathi, is preparing for changes to health policies that could impact Oregonians after Donald Trump is inaugurated as president of the U.S. tomorrow.
Concerns that…
Oregon Bans the Use of Styrofoam Containers for Prepared Food and Drink
Oregon businesses can no longer use Styrofoam containers for food or drinks.
Transgressions are punishable with fines of up to $500 a day.
Polystyrene is Petroleum-Based Plastic Harmful to Health and the Environment
The…
House Bills to Benefit Oregonians with Health Insurance Become Effective on January 1st
Four house bills benefitting Oregonians with health insurance will become effective on January 1, 2025.
Consumers Will be Able to Use Coupons Towards Deductibles
House Bill 4113 will allow consumers to use coupons and…