Federal lawmaker touts universal healthcare proposal as Oregon mulls its own“You should not have to choose between your human right and a roof over your head,” the lawmaker said.The Oregonian1d agoWhole story →Healthuniversal healthcare proposal
Randy White endorses Ken Paxton in closely watched Texas Senate raceHall of Famer Randy White endorsed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, citing shared work on child safety and opioid awareness, as polls show a tight race with Democrat James Talarico.The Oregonian2d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticetexas senate race
$90 payments coming this month to 20 million Americans: Who qualifies?The money will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion.The Oregonian2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare rebate payments
Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection as Tennessee governor halts executionsTennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year.The Oregonian6d agoWhole story →JusticeBill Leetennessee execution halt
Oregon’s congressional Democrats demand Trump administration end immigration court policies they say undermine due processThe legislators asked federal officials to respond to their request in writing by Oct. 15.The Oregonian7d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeimmigration court policy dispute