On this day, May 22, 1843, The 1st wagon train with over 1000 people departed Independence, Missouri for Oregon. Known as the "Great Emigration," the expedition came two years after the first modest party of settlers made the long, overland journey to Oregon.
Also on this day, May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park was established. Featuring the deepest lake in America at 1,943 feet, the lake was formed when Mt. Mazama, a volcano taller than today's Mt. Hood, erupted and collapsed over 7,000 years ago.
HB 2648 allows pseudoephedrine products to be sold
A proposal from Representative Bill Post (R-Keizer) to allow the sale
of pseudoephedrine products without a prescription passed out of the Senate today and
will be sent to the Governor’s desk.
This is the third attempt from Rep. Post to remove an unnecessary barrier for
Oregonians that will lower their health care costs when purchasing pseudoephedrine
products. Sudafed and other similar drugs will still be restricted to people who are at
least 18 years of age with a valid ID under the proposal.
Currently, purchasing a pseudoephedrine product requires a visit to your doctor to
receive a prescription, which comes with an expensive bill.
“Third time is the charm to pass this common-sense bill which will help Oregonians
looking for a quick and affordable remedy for allergies and head colds,†said Rep. Post.
“People shouldn’t be asked to visit a doctor to obtain a prescription for common cold
medicine, especially when Oregon is the ONLY state requiring a prescription. We can
trust Oregonians more than that.â€
HB 2648 passed out of the Senate with bipartisan support.
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2021-06-07 12:29:52 | Last Update: 2021-06-07 12:38:40 |
