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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit to Protect Rivers, Oregon Families from Mercury Pollution
Oregon Department of Justice
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other states and local governments sued the Trump administration today for weakening federal limits on mercury and other toxic pollutants released by coal and oil-fired power plants.
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read Releases the 2026 - 2027 Audit Plan
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Today, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read released the 2026-2027 Annual Audit Plan. The purpose of the plan is to outline which state agencies and programs will be audited next year.
Social workers at Oregon Department of Human Services blend compassion with problem solving to create lasting changes for the people they serve
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
March is a time to recognize and understand the passion, the hard work, the creativity, the unending support Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) social workers provide to the people they serve.
As 2026 insurance premiums kick in, some consumers reconsider their health coverage
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumers who skipped the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment — or who are just now realizing the increased costs of their Marketplace coverage after their plan’s autorenewal — may still...
Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
Oregon Department of Justice
At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement with...
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Oregon’s Work Incentives Network
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Every March, Oregon recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to celebrate inclusion, expand understanding and spotlight the many ways people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) contribute to Oregon’s...
Oregon Department of Justice Highlights New “Universal Opt-Out” Tool on Data Privacy Day
Oregon Department of Justice
In recognition of Data Privacy Day on January 28, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging Oregonians to take advantage of a powerful new tool that makes it easier than ever to protect their personal data online.
Oregon takes steps to protect SNAP access in rural communities starting Feb. 1
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Starting February 1, 2026, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live in certain rural counties will not have to meet the work rules for the rest of 2026. This change is for people who live in...
Oregon ABLE Welcomes More Oregonians as ABLE Age Adjustment Takes Effect
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Oregon ABLE Savings Plan is celebrating a major milestone for financial inclusion as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act officially takes effect, expanding eligibility and opening the door for thousands more Oregonians with disabilities to save and...
Oregon Mother and Daughter Facing New Charges Related to Forced Labor and Health Care Fraud
U.S. Department of Justice
A grand jury in Oregon yesterday returned a superseding indictment charging a mother and daughter from Tigard, Oregon, with 12-counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and forced labor.
Following Pushback from Oregon Officials, Federal BRIC Mitigation Funding Resuming
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is providing an update on the status of Oregon’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program applications following new information issued by the Federal Emergency Management...
Governor Kotek Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Politicized Budget Rule
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek called on the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would overhaul how federal grants are awarded and managed.
Oregon Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative, Oregon State Fire Marshal focus on Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
The Oregon State Fire Marshal joins fire departments statewide and national partners in observing January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the elevated risk of occupational cancer among firefighters and recommit to...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
North Carolina Attorney General
If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.
State disciplines health care providers (03-13-2026)
Washington State Department of Health
For immediate release: March 13, 2026 (26-036) Contact: DOH Communications Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700 Olympia -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges...
100 Percent of Oregon School Districts Adopt Cell-Phone Bans in Response to Governor Kotek’s Executive Order 25-09
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Estacada, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek visited Estacada High School to see how Executive Order 25-09 is working now that 100 percent of Oregon school districts have implemented her executive order banning cell phone use by students during...
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Releases the 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
STATEWIDE, Ore. – Today the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality released the 2025 Wildfire Trends Report, which measures how particulate matter from the 2025 wildfire season affected air quality across the state.
Oregon Department of Justice Announces Additional Charges in David Farley Case
Oregon Department of Justice
The Oregon Department of Justice has announced that former doctor David Farley is charged with five additional sexual abuse charges, bringing the total number of criminal charges against Farley to 16. The new charges involve two additional...
Attorney General Jones Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations
Attorney General of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jay Jones Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett...
Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Protecting School Mental Health Grants in Case Against Trump Administration
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
OAKLAND — As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to enforce its December 19, 2025 order, which required the U.S....
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