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State policy contributes to mentally ill Oregonians falling into homelessness, Multnomah County says

by Jake Thomas, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 14, 2026 Multnomah County commissioners urged state officials late last year to change what they characterized as a discriminatory policy that’s contributing to people with “severe persistent mental illness” […]

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Kotek Announces Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for December 2025 Floods

Governor Tina Kotek announced today that the December storms have been declared a major disaster by the President. This will provide federal Public Assistance funding to support recovery from the December 15–21, 2025 atmospheric river that impacted communities across the state. Read more about the timeline on […]

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Governor Tina Kotek signs House Bill 4149, strengthening protections for students experiencing homelessness

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4149 into law on March 31, codifying longstanding educational protections for students experiencing homelessness into Oregon statute and ensuring those safeguards remain in place regardless of changes to federal policy.  “In Oregon, every child should have […]