Meth, fentanyl pose new problems for Oregon's overwhelmed detox providers
Painful drug withdrawals that last longer, new mental health hurdles and lack of follow-up care are leading to missed opportunities, workers say.
Source: opb.org
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State lawmakers address public defender shortage
Senate Bill 337 has been introduced and advanced in the state legislature, aimed at putting an end to the critical shortage of public defense officers in Oregon.
Source: kdrv.com
Education bills, including big changes in how Oregon schools teach reading, hang in balance with legislative session in jeopardy
A heap of education policy bills are among the likely casualties of Oregon’s legislative session stalemate.
Source: oregonlive.com
Child care advocates say Oregon's proposed budget isn't enough to move the needle
Legislators are considering a proposal that would allocate about $1.3 billion to Oregon’s new Department of Early Learning and Care to tackle child care needs across the state, but advocates say an additional $70 million is needed.
Source: philomathnews.com
Fines not deterring absent Republican senators as walkout persists
So far, $325 daily fines are not swaying Republican senators to return to floor sessions and end their walkout.
Source: philomathnews.com