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Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance

The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.

Apr 1, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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Darkest Days In Pandemic Lie Ahead, Expert Warns Oregon Lawmakers

The House COVID-19 Subcommittee hears testimony from a nationwide expert about the danger of the B.1.1.7 variant from Britain.

Mar 29, 2021
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Oregon Again Advances Vaccination Timeline Ahead of Broad May 1 Expansion

Frontline workers and adults under 45 with chronic conditions will become eligible two weeks ahead of previous schedule.

Mar 26, 2021
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Northwest Officials Monitor Several Dozen People For Ebola

They recently visited Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in West Africa which are grappling with small outbreaks of the disease.

Mar 25, 2021

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More than 1 Million Oregonians Have Had At Least 1 Vaccine Dose, State Says

The milestone comes as Oregon speeds up its vaccination expansion to include more demographic groups, with many frontline workers and people aged 16 to 44 with underlying conditions soon eligible.

Mar 24, 2021