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UPDATE: Ethics commission makes final ruling Julie Hoy broke state meetings law
On Friday, April 10, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission is likely to issue its final order finding Salem Mayor Julie Hoy broke state law after she spoke with her colleagues about the former city manager’s job performance, leading to his resignation. If the order is approved, the mayor will receive a letter of education.
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Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid could have improperly given out $15 million in payments related to benefits for recipients, according to a recent audit of state-managed federal programs.
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Oregon joins lawsuit over Trump’s order limiting vote by mail
A lawsuit filed by Democratic attorneys general argues the U.S. Constitution gives states, not the president, the authority to conduct elections.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
State parks haven't consistently completed or recorded safety inspections and don't adequately track property like vehicles, putting the agency at risk of expensive lawsuits or fines.
Trump administration pushed Oregon to end its LGBTQ+ foster policy. The state ignored it
The federal agency has yet to announce any funds being withheld to Oregon over the state's policy of requiring foster parents affirm a child’s potential LGBTQ+ identity.
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U.S. Forest Service to close Portland headquarters, research station, open Salem office
The restructuring at the Forest Service involves closing the 100-year-old Pacific Northwest Research Station and installing a new state director in Salem.
Salem council candidates make their pitches to voters at Town Hall
Four current city councilors and their four challengers took the stage at the Elsinore Theatre Tuesday, March 31, to tell voters what they want to do if elected. The Town Hall was put on by Salem Reporter.
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Commissioners decry homeless camps, seek more behavioral health support
During their annual State of the County address Tuesday, March 31, Marion County commissioners talked about the planned drawdown of Detroit Lake, the homeless population in Polk County’s Wallace Marine Park and how gaps in mental health systems weigh on Marion County.
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Nordyke casts herself as transparent, compassionate alternative in mayor’s race
Councilor Vanessa Nordyke, who's running for mayor, took questions at Salem Reporter's Town Hall Tuesday, March 31. Mayor Julie Hoy declined to participate as she runs for a second term.
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