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This month we celebrate Medicaid, brought into being on July 30, 1965.
Oregon consumers have rated all Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), the centerpiece of the state’s health care “transformation.”
The State of Oregon is on the verge of enacting its ninth “kicker” tax rebate and returning an estimated $470
When you take your cat to the veterinarian to be “fixed” you expect it to be permanent. You’d be disappointed
In the waning hours of the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers are considering a bill that could put Oregon’s “kicker” law
Combating theft — especially stealing from some of the most vulnerable Oregonians — ought not be controversial. It should be
Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for the health of our country. Millions of families across the nation can
Undocumented Oregonians pay taxes, which is one of the ways they contribute to Oregon’s economy. The taxes help fund schools
Preventing social problems before they arise is a smart thing to do. Certainly, taking steps that prevent child abuse and
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