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Senator Deb Patterson​

Democrat​ - District 10​ - Salem​

Capitol Phone: 503-986-1710
Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE, S-411, Salem, Oregon 97301
Email:  Sen.DebPatterson@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/patterson​

 

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Oregon lawmakers consider tightening hospice oversight over fraud, abuse concernsThe Lund Report2/10/2026 
Parents, educators, workers ask Oregon lawmakers to separate from federal tax codeOregon Capital Chronicle2/4/2026 
Legislative Short Session with Sen. Deb PattersonWillamette Wakeup (KMUZ)1/26/2026 
These are the bills Mid-Valley lawmakers will propose in 2026 sessionStatesman Journal1/25/2026 
Lawmakers plan focus on Oregon's health care spendingThe Lund Report1/22/2026 
Hundred of Oregonians in Portland, Salem protest ICE, military action in VenezuelaOregon Capital Chronicle1/10/2026 
Hundreds rally in Salem to protest shootings by immigration agentsStatesman Journal1/10/2026 
Salem lawmakers want to change Cherriots board, require mediation over health insurance contractsSalem Reporter1/9/2026 
In response to government shutdown, Oregon utility companies give struggling families a breakSalem Reporter11/14/2025 
PNW utility companies agree to help customers impacted by government shutdownKOIN11/13/2025 
PGE, Pacific Power pause disconnections for some customers amid government shutdownKATU11/10/2025 
Oregon's largest electric utilities halt service cutoffs for vulnerable customers until year endThe Oregonian11/8/2025 
Oregon lawmakers ask that utility companies keep light, gas on for 'struggling' residentsKOIN11/7/2025 
Opinion: Oregon must work together to protect our health careThe Lund Report10/7/2025 
Legislators bracing for impacts of Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill budget cuts on OregonStatesman Journal10/4/2025 
Did Oregon move quick enough to guarantee COVID vaccine access? Lawmakers weigh actionOregon Capital Chronicle10/2/2025 
Oregon Democratic lawmakers form work group to brainstorm abortion access policyOregon Capital Chronicle9/17/2025 
Oregon governor signs health care workplace violence prevention billSafety and Health Magazine7/22/2025 
Oregon Hospitals Are Bracing for Medicaid Cuts That Will Hit Harder Here Than in Most StatesOregon Journalism Project7/16/2025 
Two Oregon bills aim to create more options for senior housingJefferson Public Radio7/3/2025 
Oregon Senate passes workplace violence prevention bill for healthcare workersKPTV6/24/2025 
Oregon House unanimously passes bill to address housing crisis for Oregon seniorsKEZI6/24/2025 
Lawmakers plan to fund some Salem projects, while payment for city services comes up shortSalem Reporter6/24/2025 
Oregon Senate OKs bill to strengthen care facility investigations, oversightThe Lund Report6/24/2025 
Oregon Legislature approves study of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizerStatesman Journal6/20/2025 
Bill forcing landlords to refund deposits for uninhabitable homes heads to KotekThe Oregonian6/16/2025 
Oregon bill would make landlords give back rent deposit or pay fee if home found defectiveOregon Capital Chronicle6/12/2025 
Data centers to pay new electricity rate under Oregon bill that has passedStatesman Journal6/9/2025 
What Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could mean for Medicaid in OregonStatesman Journal6/4/2025 
Health care experts warn about impacts of potential Medicaid cutsKOBI6/4/2025 
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collapse Year : 2026 ‎(2)
Oregon Senators Vote to Lower a Cost Barrier to Cancer Detection and Treatment2/10/2026 12:10 PM 
Senator Deb Patterson Convenes Local Grocers to Address Rising Food Prices1/30/2026 11:30 AM 
collapse Year : 2025 ‎(16)
Oregon Senator Deb Patterson and Colleagues Secure Commitments to Keep Service Connected for Struggling Fammilies11/12/2025 4:45 PM 
Oregon Senator Deb Patterson and Colleagues Request Power Companies Keep Service Connected for Struggling Families11/7/2025 11:30 AM 
Senator Deb Patterson Gets Answers on Gravity of Federal Cuts to Health Care and Food Access9/30/2025 5:50 PM 
Senator Deb Patterson Gathers Input from Local Health Care Leaders to Prepare for Federal Threats to Access and Affordability9/26/2025 9:55 AM 
State Investment in Food Bank Helps Prepare for Federal Cuts Approaching8/18/2025 9:30 AM 
Senator Patterson Issues Statement in Response to Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill7/3/2025 4:25 PM 
Senate Acts to Help Hospital Patients Move to the Next Level of Care6/23/2025 4:45 PM 
Health Care Professionals Will Have New Safeguards Against Workplace Violence Under Measure Passed in Oregon Senate6/23/2025 11:55 AM 
Oregon To Study Prevalence of PFAS in Biosolids Used in Agriculture6/20/2025 9:35 AM 
Oregonians Describe Depth of Harm Likely Under Record Medicaid Cuts Considered by Congress6/3/2025 4:40 PM 
Regular Electricity Consumers Won't Pay For Big Tech's Utility Costs Under Bill Advanced by Oregon Senate6/3/2025 12:45 PM 
Oregon Workers Will Have More Protection Against Age Discrimination Under Legislation Passed in Senate Today5/13/2025 12:30 PM 
More Oregon Housing Will Suit All Physical Abilities Under Bill Passed by Oregon Senate Today5/12/2025 12:35 PM 
Oregon Senate Democrats Advance Bill to Keep Medical Professionals at the Helm of Practices4/8/2025 12:30 PM 
Oregon Lawmakers Push to Phase out 'Forever Chemicals' in Household Products3/13/2025 6:25 PM 
Oregon Senate Committee on Health Care Hears Bill To Improve Patient Outcomes and Lower Costs3/4/2025 4:10 PM 
collapse Year : 2024 ‎(5)
Competition, Transparency Key to Lowering Health Care Costs5/30/2024 5:10 PM 
Marion and Polk County Delegation Secures Major Investments in Behavioral Health Treatment, Housing Infrastructure5/6/2024 5:00 PM 
Legislature Supports Projects, Programs Across Oregon with Millions in Targeted Investments3/7/2024 7:45 PM 
Increasing Transparency for Prescription Drug Costs3/7/2024 7:15 PM 
Keeping Insulin, Prescriptions Affordable from Oregonians2/13/2024 11:45 AM 
collapse Year : 2023 ‎(2)
Oregon Senate Takes Action on Pollution from Municipal Waste Incinerators6/20/2023 4:55 PM 
Prescription Drug Price Transparency Passes Oregon Senate6/20/2023 11:35 AM 
  
  
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Giving Thanks for Wonderful Neighbors1/31/2026 
Salem's Economy is Strong1/12/2026 
Peace on Earth12/22/2025 
Standing for the Rule of Law11/26/2025 
November Update11/4/2025 
Food Assistance Resources During Federal Shutdown10/28/2025 
A Word of Thanks to Our Federal Workers10/13/2025 
The Capitol is Reopening in Two More Days!9/27/2025 
West Coast States Issue Unified Vaccine Recommendations9/17/2025 
COVID-19 Vaccine Access9/15/2025 
Brief Update9/6/2025 
The Hope I See Around Me8/16/2025 
Moving Forward, Not Backward, on Healthcare8/2/2025 
About that Transportation Package...7/19/2025 
Response to Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill7/3/2025 
End of Session Report - Senate District 106/28/2025 
Nearing the Session's End6/18/2025 
Our Health Care System is Facing Immense Challenges5/31/2025 
Protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Nutrition Assistance5/22/2025 
The Headline Says it All5/15/2025 
Second Chamber Deadline5/10/2025 
Work in the Senate Continues5/3/2025 
Legislating for the Future4/19/2025 
Thank You for Coming to My Town Hall4/15/2025 
Accessibility and Affordability4/5/2025 
What's Happening Now?3/29/2025 
I'm Having a Town Hall3/8/2025 
What To Do If You Have Lost Access to Hospital Coverage in Salem2/22/2025 
Love of Neighbor this Valentine's Weekend2/15/2025 
Disorganized Action2/8/2025 
Diversity is Our Strength2/1/2025 
Beyond the News1/25/2025 
Preparing for the Legislative Session1/13/2025 
Looking Ahead to 202512/21/2024 
Book Fair11/25/2024 
Moving Forward11/12/2024 
This Week10/19/2024 
Our Neigbors and Friends9/14/2024 
The Cost of Kindness8/24/2024 
Growing Our Connections7/27/2024 
Summer Fun and Preparations6/22/2024 
The Path Forward6/8/2024 
Why Libraries Still Matter5/18/2024 
Your Neighbor's Car5/4/2024 
There Ought to Be a Law4/20/2024 
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