Hillsboro residents propose legislation to require licensing for Luke-Dorf facilities
\n(Oregonian © 02/10/2012)
A mentally ill man's sex crimes in summer 2010, which sparked outrage among Hillsboro residents, has instigated proposed legislation that would require licensing for certain residential facilities. \n");
document.write("\nHillsboro residents, crime victims and Rep. Katie Eyre (R-Hillsboro) testified Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 4159, which would define the Luke-Dorf Hillsboro f...\n
Ore. health bill tweaked, malpractice fight looms
\n(Albany Democrat-Herald © 02/10/2012)
Proponents of a meas");
document.write("ure that would significantly overhaul the\nOregon Health Plan worked Thursday to round up support for the plan\nas it appeared it may not have enough votes to pass the Senate.\n\n \n\nA key committee was scheduled to vote on the measure Friday,\npotentially sending it to the full Senate next week.\n\n \n\nBut Republicans in the Senate still aren't satisfied with\nmedical liability provisio...\n
State promises security changes at hospital for mentally ill
\n(KATU TV News © 02/10/2012)
SALEM, Ore. – After 18 months of care, Matthew Ingle, 21, had earned the privilege of taking a supervised walk outside the Oregon State Hospital in Salem. Doctors and therapists at the secure facility that treats the mentally ill thought Ingle was progressing well in his treatment for schizophrenia. \n\n\n\n\n\nOn Sept. 3, 2011, two staff members were supervising Ingle and three other patients as ...\n
State senators say they'll block Oregon health reform over medical malpractice caps
\n(Oregonian © 02/10/2012)
A bill to implement the state's long-discussed health reforms is facing a sudden roadblock in Salem: a pledge by 15 Senators to block it unless limits are placed on Oregon Health Plan members' ability to sue for malpractice.\n\nAll 14 Republ");
document.write("icans and one Democrat, Sen. Betsy Johnson, D-Scappoose, signed the Feb. 6 letter to Gov. John Kitzhaber and legislative leaders. That amounts to half the Senate...\n
This week's winners, losers in the news
\n(Statesman Journal © 02/10/2012)
WINNER: Stephen E. Thorsett. The world-renowned scientist, who took over Wi");
document.write("llamette University's presidency in July, will be officially inaugurated today. Thorsett is the 25th president in Willamette's 170-year history.\r\n\r\nTOSSUP: National foreclosure settlement. Forty-nine states, including Oregon, reached a $25 billion settlement with the country's major lenders. Once a federal judge approves th...\n
Vote expected on bi");
document.write("ll to allow state to move forward with Medicaid overhaul
\n(Statesman Journal © 02/10/2012)
The Joint Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote on a bill Friday that would allow the state to move forward with its plan to overhaul its Medicaid program. \n\nA joint Ways and Means subcommittee passed Senate Bill 1580 late Wednesday night on a 6-0 vote and one member excused. Two House Republicans voted in favor of the bill. \n\nA number of amendments were adopted, including one that would cr...\n
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