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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…
The Drug Overdose Crisis in Oregon is Affecting Communities Statewide
Oregon’s drug overdose crisis is affecting every community statewide, and its sensitive and traumatic nature is causing harm and loss of well-being of all whose lives it touches, says Liz McCarthy, overdose epidemiologist at the Oregon…
Oregon is an Example of Liberal Drug Policies Gone Wrong
Oregon is touted ‘as an example of liberal drug policies gone wrong,’ says Josh Hardman, the founder of a newsletter and consulting firm on psychedelic research.
Americans Want Law and Order
The fact that Oregon’s drug policy…
U.S. District Judge Says Oregon State Hospital Must Remedy Violation of a Court Order
U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson wants the Oregon State Hospital, in violation of a court order to admit jailed criminal defendants for mental health treatment within seven days, to remedy the situation in less than two months.
At a…
Oregon Registers First Human Infection of Avian ‘Flu
The first human in Oregon to contract avian ‘flu has been confirmed by the state’s Health Authority (OHA).
This brings the national total of humans infected with avian ‘flu to 52, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The highest…
Vulnerable Oregonians May Access Housing Benefits Under New OHP Initiative
Eligible members of the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) with certain specific health conditions will now have new benefits. The initiative seeks to address housing stability as a determining health factor and includes several forms of help.…
Central Oregon Backyard Farm Pig Is First Ever Diagnosed With Bird Flu in The US
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), who worked with the Oregon Department of Agriculture on the matter, announced on Wednesday that a pig on a small backyard farm in Crook County was found to be infected with the H5N1 virus which…