Gov. Tina Kotek signed a new suicide prevention hotline bill for agricultural workers into law in Prairie City on Thursday, July 20.
She was joined by Grant County Commissioner Jim Hamsher, Senator Lynn Findley, Senator Bill Hansell, Representative Mark Owens, Representative Bobby Levy and Commissioner Todd Nash at the home of Hamsher’s son Trever for the signing.
The legislation provides $300,000 to fund the implementation of an AgriStress helpline in Oregon, administered through the Oregon State University Extension Service.
HERMISTON — Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann is considering adding this name to the slate of candidates seeking Bill Hansell’s seat in the Oregon Senate.
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