Tina Kotek: “The tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary has devastated the Bend community.”

Despite our policy disagreement, we have never allowed it to interfere with our obligation to implement the law Congress enacted.

All Oregonians mourn this loss today. This is a horrible day. No parent should have to have this kind of day. And no community should have to live through this kind of day.

There is power and love in this park tonight. On behalf of everyone who lives in Oregon, I am so sorry for what you are experiencing today. No parent, no family, no community should have to have this kind of day.

One-third of Oregon families — including seniors, disabled Oregonians, and children — rely on Medicaid, which is the Oregon Health Plan.