Blending ministry with policy, Sen. Deb Patterson finishes 2021 session with wins on health care affordability | Salem Reporter

New to the Oregon Legislature and to politics, Salem's Sen. Deb Patterson took on an unusual role for a freshman senator - chairing the Senate Committee on Health Care. Despite the challenges of Zoom hearings, she notched several significant legislative accomplishments, including a bill intended to lower prescription drug prices for Oregonians.

By Rachel Alexander – Salem Reporter

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July 8, 2021 at 1:44pm