Oregon House Passed The First String of Contentious Tax Bills

The Oregon House narrowly passed the first of a string of contentious tax bills Thursday by a single vote.

One of bills passed is a health provider tax that supporters say will generate $550 million to pay for the medical care for low-income residents. The bill will increases taxes on hospitals and imposes a new levy on insurance premiums.

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St. Charles Honors Trauma Survivors

St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor and recognize former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20 at St. Charles Bend. The event will include a visit from therapy dogs, a resource fair, free lunch and the chance