State Rep. Nancy Nathanson, a Eugene Democrat who is cosponsoring the new bill, told The Lund Report that pharmacies continue to be driven out of business by pharmacy benefit managers, the outsized intermediaries that negotiate drug prices between insurers and manufacturers. “The bottom line is that patients need access to affordable prescription drugs,” Nathanson said. “And one fundamental piece of that is keeping pharmacies open to fulfill those prescriptions.” Full article in The Lund Report, Jan. 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, Oregon is gearing up to fortify its defenses against cyber threats with a groundbreaking initiative—the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCOE). Representative Nancy Nathanson—co-sponsor of the bill—emphasized the urgency. “The threat of cyber warfare and ransomware is real and not just a theoretical discussion,” Nathanson stated. PSU Vanguard February 1, 2024.

Oregon state Rep. Nancy Nathanson was a champion for the installation of this camera and helped secure some state funding for it.

“We can’t afford to leave Oregon’s fate to a volatile international market. We shouldn’t just hope for the best as we compete with 49 other states to secure partial orders to meet our need. The U.S. supply is inadequate and the foreign supply is unreliable. We must make every effort to help Oregon and not remain at the mercy of fate.”

“…proposed legislation includes funding to support the development of an early warning system, such as ShakeAlert early-detection sensors, that could save thousands of lives during a high-magnitude earthquake… “Early warning can save lives. Utilities, hospitals, transportation systems, and educational environments could power down equipment and protect people and critical operations," said Representative Nathanson. "This is an opportunity to take a significant step forward in our readiness.”

“Nathanson advocated for increased federal funding for passenger rail operations, more reliable capital funding, attention to freight train length and freight interference in order to improve passenger rail service and increase on time performance. “