Category OREGON NEWS
Oregon’s top public health official resigns
Oregon Health Authority director Dr. Sejal Hathi will step down effective Aug. 1
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City of Salem sues FEMA, DHS, citing federal overreach in disaster relief funding
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the city of Salem said conditions within federal grants providing critical money to repair damages from the 2025 winter flood include unlawful terms limiting local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Nearly every proposed Oregon initiative won’t make it onto the November ballot
Only one citizen petition is on track for November ballot, a drop from previous election cycles.
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Oregon’s minimum wage rises 50 cents per hour this week
Minimum hourly wages for Oregon workers will rise by 50 cents per hour on Wednesday, July 1.
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Kotek’s prosperity council pushes for lower taxes, fewer regulations
The highly-anticipated proposal of ways to jumpstart Oregon's economic development came in response to Gov. Tina Kotek’s push for more economic development in the state last year.
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Oregon appeals court sides with OPB in case over public corrections records requests
The decision centered on whether public records compiled for regular business can be blocked from disclosure if they wind up in criminal investigations.
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Facing scorching summers, Oregon lawmakers may revisit heat pump expansion programs
Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular technology for Oregonians seeking an efficient method of air conditioning, though data shows the state has experienced significant gaps in AC access.
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Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027
Lawmakers established the Quality Education Commission in 1999 to set funding needs for public schools, but some lawmakers argue its model is outdated and flawed.
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Most of Oregon’s State Teacher Prep Programs Still Get an F in Reading Instruction
A new report shows that Oregon fails to properly educate future elementary teachers on "the science of reading."
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