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Lawmakers moving forward on plan to provide health care to all Oregon residents

By Allison Frost (OPB)
April 2, 2021 8:29 p.m. Updated: April 3, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Broadcast: Monday, April 5

An investigation by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries found that state lawmakers didn't curb sexual harassment they knew was happening or should have known was occurring, leading to a hostile work environment.

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Oregon’s health care goals include eradicating health inequities by 2030. A big part of meeting that goal is making sure all residents, including undocumented workers, can get health insurance. We talk with Representative Wlnsvey Campos, D-Aloha, chief sponsor of HB 3352.

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