Tina Kotek: “I’m grateful to Lisa and Chris for being willing to step in and serve the people of Oregon who depend on a safe and…”

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.

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

The new rules institute additional administrative barriers that will lead to people losing their healthcare.

My heart is absolutely broken today, and our hearts will stay broken in the days and weeks ahead, and my daily prayers will be with this community, with the children, with the parents, and with the educators.