MEDFORD, Ore. – Jackson County and their employees’ union are reportedly deadlocked in their latest bargaining agreement. On January 24, 2020, the Jackson County Employee’s Association (JCEA) and Jackson County reached an impasse during contract negotiations. The County and the ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Dozens of Jackson County employees rallied in Downtown Medford Wednesday. The Jackson County Employee Association said it wants a new contract that would provide better healthcare coverage. The group claims after months of negotiations, the county has refused ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.– Patients heading to their local pharmacy may soon see some changes in their drug prices. Congressman Greg Walden has supported and helped lead to the passage of two bills through the House and the Senate and are ...
PORTLAND Ore. — 500 people may have been exposed to measles in Multnomah County. KGW reports that on June 27, 2018, officials confirmed a case of measles in the Portland metro area after an infected person visited a local emergency ...
Medford, Ore.- Supporters of Measure 101 are thrilled to hear the issue passed in Jackson County and statewide. The measure was the only issue on the ballot and will help low income families and individuals pay for health care, as ...
Medford, Ore.– Now that one election is over, it’s time to start thinking about the next. Another special election will be held on Jan. 23. That one will only focus on one issue- a medical tax charged to clinics and ...
Medford, Ore. — Senator Ron Wyden spent all day Monday in Southern Oregon, meeting with residents, students, and local leaders to discuss a number of topics. The Senator covered everything from healthcare to fire season. In the morning, he started ...
Washington, D.C. – In response to what he calls a “destructive” health care bill, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley filed over 100 amendments to the Senate’s health care debate. According to the Democrat senator’s office, the amendments will force “Republicans to ...
Washington, D.C. (CNN) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday announced what officials call the largest health care fraud enforcement action in Justice Department history. Sessions says upwards of 400 people nationwide stand charged in health care fraud schemes resulting ...
Salem, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to extend Medicaid to children brought into the country illegally. Senate Bill 558 would permit all eligible children residing in Oregon to enroll in Oregon’s Medicaid program, regardless of citizenship ...