Category Federal
What to know about Saturday’s “No Kings” protest at the State Capitol
A protest at the Oregon State Capitol will be one of many “No Kings” rallies taking place the afternoon of Saturday, June 14. The protests follow a week of increasing protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
Trump withdraws from historic Columbia River deal with tribes, Northwest states
In an order issued Thursday, Trump said he would withdraw the U.S. from a 2023 deal made with tribes and environmentalists to end lawsuits over fish losses.
Federal judges side with Oregon in striking down tariffs imposed by President Trump
New tariffs imposed on nearly all imports into the U.S. since April were struck down Wednesday by three federal judges in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City. The judges ruled in favor of Oregon and 11 other states in their suit, as well…
In Salem speech, top U.S. business lobby group lays out data on tariff harm in Oregon
Reversing or carving out exemptions to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump are a top focus of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an executive told Salem business leaders in a presentation Monday.
How U.S. Rep. Salinas is tracking local issues, staying informed during Trump’s second term
In a recent interview, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas talked about how she and her team manage and respond to a flood of national and local news throughout the day. She said working with Republican colleagues has become more challenging.
Federal funding cuts hit Oregon programs supporting kids in foster care
About 65% of children in foster care in Oregon have a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or CASA. The volunteers are supported through paid staff and grants to local nonprofits.
Oregon tells feds schools are following privacy laws
A U.S. Department of Education letter demanding privacy law compliance from school districts threatened to withhold federal funding and claimed many schools are withholding information from parents about students' gender identity.
School superintendents urge Oregonians to speak up about federal cuts impacting kids
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda and leaders of six other large Oregon school districts released a video Wednesday saying actual and proposed federal cuts to preschool programs, food banks and school funding are harming Oregon’s kids and families.
Willamette leaders working to protect international students amid federal threats
A panel of Willamette University officials spoke last week about the impacts of federal efforts to target higher education. Willamette receives little federal research funding, which allows it to remain more independent.