Ben Botkin
Oregon Capital ChronicleBen Botkin covers justice, health and social services issues for the Oregon Capital Chronicle. Ben Botkin has been a reporter since 2003, when he drove from his Midwest locale to Idaho for his first journalism job. He has written extensively about politics and state agencies in Idaho, Nevada and Oregon.
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The agency ousted two top health care officials, including its chief of medicine, and plans a comprehensive review. -
The hospital trade association said Medicaid only pays 56 cents for every dollar of service provided and that other costs are going up. -
The event marks the ceremonial start of the long session, which officially kicks off on Jan. 21. -
From a historic election to record wildfires to drug recriminalization, 2024 was a big year for state government and political news in Oregon. -
The guidance, based on existing state law, is a starting point to protect Oregonians, outgoing Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum says. -
The inmate did not receive appropriate care for his mental health needs, the lawsuit says. -
In June, the nation’s highest court ruled in favor of the City of Grants Pass, deciding that cities could impose criminal penalties without running afoul of constitutional provisions against cruel and unusual punishment. -
The agency has an open investigation into its head doctor and assistant health services director. -
Incoming Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says he can learn from the past experiences of Democratic attorneys general, including Ellen Rosenblum, who successfully fought Trump policies in court. -
An Oregon Health & Science University study found states cannot slow the opioid crisis solely with more flexibility to use Medicaid funding for addiction treatment. -
The three-judge appeals panel that heard the case Tuesday will decide whether to uphold or overrule a Harney County judge’s finding that found Measure 114 is unconstitutional. -
Though a large majority of public schools feed students free breakfast and lunch, 65 do not, something Democratic lawmakers hope to change.
