State officials worry that consumers who buy their own health insurance could end up with misleading policies that stick them with big medical bills.

Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss. The fallout: fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.

A new lawsuit and new bills are pushing the state’s gas-price debate beyond refineries, toward retail pricing, algorithms and brand contracts.

State leaders hoped that the Oregon Promise Grant would entice more high school graduates to enroll in community college. So far, its impact has been limited.

State regulations meant to help keep scammers out of the hospice industry are still pending.

Annual undergraduate tuition for Oregon residents at the state’s seven public universities is expected to increase nearly $600 on average from the year before.

California is infamous for its steep gas prices, which are the highest in the country. And in recent days prices have been spiking, with a gallon of regular unleaded crossing $5.30 on average in the Golden State compared to the national average of around $3.60.

California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes. Regulators delayed it for five years.Gasoline has surged to record highs as global oil markets spike amid the Iran war.The spike exposes a deeper problem: fewer refineries and limited California fuel supply.

Oregon’s first-in-the-nation retirement system is doing well. But people keep taking savings out before retirement.

For generations it’s been a near article of faith that homeownership beats out being a renter. In California in 2025, having a landlord has its perks.

California utilities regulators are bringing down “return on equity” payments to power company shareholders. It’s the lowest profit margin in 20 years for PG&E and Southern California Edison, but will be hard to notice in your payments.

Insurance experts say it’s a national warning sign, as the effects of climate change cause private insurance companies to pull back on coverage in disaster-prone areas, leaving states and their residents to assume more of the risk.