OR: Consumer
OR lawmakers pass bill that 'changes landscape' on debt collection
Consumer advocates in Oregon are praising recently passed legislation they say changes the landscape on debt collection. Senate Bill 1595, known as …
Nearly 300,000 OR kids await approval of summer food benefits
A program that would provide food benefits to kids during the summer still needs funding approval from the Oregon Legislature. The state has …
Casi 300,000 niños de OR esperan aprobación para prestaciones alimentarias de Verano
Un programa que proporciona beneficios alimentarios a los niños durante el verano aún necesita la aprobación de fondos de la Legislatur…
Tax-Aide program to the rescue in Oregon
A program to assist people with their taxes has gone live in Oregon. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program has sites across the state to help people …
OR legislation aims to protect against debt collection practices
Oregon lawmakers could add greater safeguards for consumers from debt collectors this session. The Family Financial Protection Act of Oregon …
Will 2024 be the year for Oregon 'Right to Repair' law?
Oregon will join 24 other states with "right to repair" legislation coming up in the 2024 session. Five other states will have these laws in effect …
Advocates fight for consumer rights against major electricity provider in Oregon
Groups in Oregon are fighting for consumer rights in the face of what they call "a concerning request" from PacifiCorp, the state's second largest …
Crohn's, Colitis Awareness Week puts focus on 'invisible disease'
This week is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, shedding light on what some call an invisible disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are …
Oregon joins FTC lawsuit to break up Amazon
Oregon is one of 17 states to join the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit to break up the online retail giant Amazon. The FTC has brought an …
OR slips to 7th in long-term care scorecard
Oregon ranks in the top 10 in a recent analysis of long-term care systems across the country. The state comes in seventh on AARP's Long-Term …
How to Navigate Student Loan Payment Restart and Potential Scams
The pause on student loan repayments is over, meaning people will have to start paying back their debts for the first time in three years, starting …
NW Credit Unions Push Back on Text Message Scammers
Oregon and Washington credit unions are working together to tackle text message scammers. Credit unions in the region have seen a sharp increase in …