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  • Oregon becomes 3rd in nation to seek federal approval for a basic health program

    Posted on September 14, 2023 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Health , Healthcare , Madras , OPB , Oregon , Portland , Positive News , Redmond , Salem , Sisters , State , State of Oregon , What’s Trending

    Oregon is seeking fed approval for a basic health program. Learn more here.

    Article by Oregon Public Broadcasting (By Amelia Templeton (OPB)) – SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

    OHA advisors say yes to free health care for adults at 138-200% of the poverty level

    A group of volunteer advisors to the Oregon Health Authority has voted Tuesday to make the state the third in the nation to seek federal approval for a basic health program.

    Article by Oregon Public Broadcasting (By Amelia Templeton (OPB)) – SEE THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE

    Photo Credits: The emergency wing of the Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center…

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  • Oregon opens applications for new paid family leave program

    Posted on August 17, 2023 By Backyard Bend in category Positive NewstaggedApplications , bend , Central Oregon , Families , Family , Government , Madras , News , Oregon , Paid Family Leave , Portland , Positive News , Redmond , Salem , State

    Oregon’s new paid family leave program begins in September. Learn more here.

    By Emily Harris / AXIOS

    Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios

    Oregon’s new paid family leave program opened for applications Monday, following four years of preparation — disrupted by COVID — after the Legislature authorized it in 2019 with More

  • Minimum wage changes in Oregon on July 1

    Posted on June 30, 2023 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Local , Madras , Minimum Wage , Money , Oregon , Portland , Positive News , Redmond , Wages

    The minimum wage is set to increase July 1st. Learn more here.

    ByAmanda Arden, KOIN

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Anyone who works a minimum wage job in Oregon will get a raise starting July 1.

    In all parts of the state, the minimum wage will increase. However, in Oregon, the minimum wage is not equal across the state.

    Oregon’s minimum wage is divided into three areas: the Portland metro area, the “standard” area, and the non-urban area.

    In the Portland metro area, minimum wage will top $15 per hour for the first time. On July 1, 2023 it will jump from $14.75 to $15.45 per hour.

    The standard…

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