Gov. Tina Kotek has signed three significant pro-consumer bills into law this week, aiming to enhance protection for Oregon ...

New Oregon laws stop medical debt from hurting credit, demand all-in online prices, and tighten car financing rules to give ...

If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club. The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce ...

Supporters of a bill that aims to ease the burden of medical debt on Ohioans say they don’t believe that it should appear on a credit report.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signs bills enhancing consumer protections, targeting medical debt, online fees, and auto loan ...

Elizabeth Warren and Steve Cohen reintroduce bill to prohibit employers from using credit reports in hiring Lawmakers say the ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports stopping bill payments can lead to late fees, credit damage, collection efforts, and potential ...

On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek celebrated the signing of three bills to protect consumers, including Senate Bill 605. It bars ...

Starting in 2026, Oregonians won’t have to worry about unpaid medical bills ruining their credit or car dealers changing loan ...

For one, inflation — especially on essentials like groceries, gas, and housing — quickly eats into budgets and erodes purchasing power, even for high earners. A July 2025 Associated Press survey found ...

The new laws come as Oregon and other states try to step into a void left by the weakened federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.