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With summer set to begin on June 21, the Oregon Health Authority is urging residents to take precautions against heat, wildfire smoke and water hazards (advice covers safe swimming practices, using air conditioning, and staying hydrated).

Lawmakers voted against three nominees to the Quality Education Commission, raising concerns about the funding model; they hinted at major reform in the 2027 session to better support schools amid poor outcomes. Debate continues over the outdated system.

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director Sejal Hathi has hired Sean Murphy as the new superintendent of Oregon State Hospital after a national search. Murphy, who brings three decades of leadership experience, will start Monday, July 13 at the Salem campus.

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