Category Federal
Trump, Congressional Republicans propose big cuts for Western renewable energy labs, research
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory would lose a third of its funding, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory would lose more than half.
Oregon AG says he ‘absolutely’ anticipates tariff case will reach U.S. Supreme Court
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said he expects the legal battle over President Donald Trump’s tariffs will end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
USDA proposes closing regional Forest Service offices in Portland, moving work to Colorado, Utah
The Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters would be closed and the Pacific Northwest Research Station would be moved to Fort Collins, Colorado.
Oregon AG sues Trump admin over law limiting Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is suing the federal government over a provision in Congressional Republicans’ massive tax and spending law that prevents Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for health care services at its clinics. Oregon’s 12 Planned Parenthood health centers rely on more…
Salem-Keizer schools will dip into savings to run some programs after federal funding pulled
Schools in Salem this year will continue offering services to migrant students and paying employees after the Trump administration withheld about $6 million that Congress appropriated for various school programs.
Salem hospitals warn of fallout from GOP’s Medicaid cuts
Salem-area health care officials anticipate "devastating consequences" from Medicaid cuts under the "big, beautiful bill," including patients losing insurance and possible hospital closures.
US House passes massive tax break and spending cut bill, sending it to Trump
Congressional Republicans passed a sweeping bill extending tax cuts, adding billions to immigration enforcement and slashing Medicaid and food stamps.
Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with ICE
Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined other Democratic attorneys general in asking a court to bar the use of medical data for immigration enforcement.
PHOTOS: Salem sees one of its largest demonstrations in recent times
PHOTOS: See the scenes at the "No Kings" protest in Salem on Saturday, June 14, as thousands joined.