Featured News & EventsFebruary 3, 2023 Member BriefingNew Oregon Governor Kotek has unveiled her budget recommendations for the 2023-25 biennium. The 466 page document prioritizes housing and homelessness; improving access to mental health and addiction services; and improving outcomes in early literacy and K-12 schools. You will find the budget summary here. More than 2,000 legislative bills have already been introduced in Oregon. We are tracking 87 bills ranging from housing; healthcare; and workforce related matters such as: SB 402 directing ODHS to enhance capacity of long term care workforce and increase quality of long term care services. Read MoreJanuary 20, 2023 Member BriefingThe 2023 Legislative Session in Oregon has begun! Oh so many interesting bills have been introduced for consideration ranging from HB 2665 - establishing maximum annual rates a temporary staffing agency may charge a health care provider; to HB 2408 - enacting interstate nurse licensure compact. We anticipate the Governor’s recommended budget will be released early February. We’ll share the bills we are tracking along the way, and the LeadingAge Oregon legislative committee will assist in establishing our bill priorities. Read MoreNew Member Leverages Feedback and Insights from Key StakeholdersJanuary 11, 2023 | Is your community interested in leveraging feedback and insights from key stakeholders? Having accurate data about how your organization is managed and viewed by residents is an asset that can have a tremendous impact on your community’s long-term success. Good data allows organizations to establish baselines, benchmarks, and goals to keep moving forward. If your leadership team is seeking data to assist in ... (Cont.) Read MoreTerwilliger Plaza Installs Iconic Skybridge in Downtown PortlandJanuary 4, 2023 | LRS Architects, a firm that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration, is proud to announce its partnership with Terwilliger Plaza, Walsh Construction, and PAE on the design and construction of Parkview, an expansion to the current campus that will set a new standard for senior living. Upon completion, Parkview, a ten-level, 370,000 square foot building offering 127 independent living apartment homes designed with modern Passive House principles, will contribute to Portland's distinction ... (Cont.) Read More |