kaufmac's comments:

on End of the Legislative Session

At the top of the list for this Legislature's successes HAS to be the expansion of health care coverage for 80,000 kids and 30,000 adults. The expansion for kids is the largest in the country and is a huge win for Oregon's uninsured kids. It's also good news for the state economy as the expansion will draw down over a billion dollars in federal matching funds and create jobs throughout the state. Along with health expansion, the Legislature passed HB 2009 - important health reforms and the creation of a state Health Authority, which will improve Oregon's health delivery system and contain costs. Those achievements are significant and will make a difference in the lives of all of us.

posted 2 years, 11 months ago
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on Adopting Out

The Legislature's responsibility cannot be underestimated here. I work as a child advocate and have seen the Department of Human Services work hard to improve the child welfare system over the past few years; however, until the legislature accepts full responsibility for funding the system adequately, it must acknowledge that tragedies will continue to occur no matter how many laws are passed.

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