http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-senate-president-calls-mental-health-reform <a href="http://cpa.ds.npr.org/northwestnews/audio/2013/02/020613VA_CourtneyMentalHealth_web.mp3" class="asset-audio"></a><p>SALEM, Ore. – One of the most influential state lawmakers in Salem wants Oregon to make what he calls a “game-changing” investment in community mental health services. Democratic Senate President Peter Courtney proposes a dedicated tax or fee to cover the expense.<p>According to the Oregon Health Authority, fewer than half of adults who need mental health treatment actually get it. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:02:31 +0000 Virginia Alvino 22350 at http://nwpr.org Oregon Senate President Calls for Mental Health Reform http://nwpr.org/post/new-speaker-makes-history-oregon-legislature-opens <p></p><p>The Oregon House convened Monday morning and quickly made history. Members elected Portland Democrat Tina Kotek to be their speaker. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:57:06 +0000 Chris Lehman 21175 at http://nwpr.org New Speaker Makes History As Oregon Legislature Opens