Oregon Politics Live June 17th, 2026: Can Oregon Attract Young Workers? Plus River Shuttles, Healthcare & School Funding
Talking about recent news articles that highlight issues facing Oregon, and possible solutions and action steps.
Articles Discussed:
Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival https://www.oregonjournalismproject.org/oregons-aging-population-poses-challenges-for-economic-revival
Policy recommendation: talent flywheel
Troutdale launches ‘Trout Route’ shuttle for Sandy River visitors this summer https://www.oregonlive.com/eastportland/2026/06/troutdale-launches-trout-route-shuttle-for-sandy-river-visitors-this-summer.html
Free Shuttle Bus to Forest and Washington Parks Debuts This Summer https://www.wweek.com/outdoors/2026/06/01/free-shuttle-bus-to-forest-and-washington-parks-debuts-this-summer/
Policy recommendation: local economic development
Oregon couple uses social media sketches to advocate for transparency in healthcare https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/14/oregon-healthcare-tiktok-health-doctor-glaucomflecken-flanary/
Policy recommendation: federal healthcare for all
Oregon Health Director’s New York Times Essay Draws Response From State Primary Care Group. Oregon Academy of Family Physicians says much of maternal health care model promoted by Oregon Health Authority director Sejal Hathi already exists in Oregon—but needs her support.
Policy recommendation: federal healthcare for all
Oregon’s school funding formula is broken. Its poorest students pay the price https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/06/oregons-school-funding-formula-is-broken-its-poorest-students-pay-the-price.html
Policy recommendation: talent flywheel
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