The “Christmas tree bill” puts money toward a mix of projects and causes, including public defenders, wildfire fighting and state employee pay raises and benefits for those seeking citizenship.
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Internet outage hits Oregon agencies, Legislature delayed
A firewall update led to Internet outages at multiple state agencies Wednesday, hindering progress as the Legislature works through hundreds of bills during the final days of the session.
SPECIAL REPORT: With districts, not state, responsible for improving reading, some students will be left behind
Part 3 of a special report: Oregon’s strong tradition of local control for schools means the state doesn’t intervene in individual districts failing to help kids learn to read.
Oregon group launches PAC targeting only pro-choice Republican lawmaker
The political director of Oregon Right to Life and a former Springfield school board candidate have started an effort to unseat the only Republican lawmaker who supports abortion rights.
SPECIAL REPORT: Oregon fails to turn page on reading: $250 million spent in 25 years
Many Oregon kids still struggle to read because they are taught using ineffective methods. A special series from the Capital Chronicle examines the state’s troubled history of reading instruction.
Data breach could affect 3.5 million Oregonians
Hackers might have gained access to personal information of Oregon residents with driver’s licenses and state ID cards.
Audit: Oregon Health Authority mishandled hundreds of thousands in federal mental health money
Federal auditors flagged problems in the health authority’s use of federal money to expand a facility, which is not allowed.
Gov. Tina Kotek withdraws request for 50-cent surcharge on alcohol for mental health services
Kotek said a strong revenue forecast means Oregon no longer needs the money that would have come from doubling the tax on bottles of hard alcohol.
Oregon state workers warn of possible strike in fight for raises
More than 1,000 state government employees joined a union rally at the state Capitol Thursday, urging state officials to pay better wages.
Federal trial on Oregon gun control Measure 114 begins Monday
A federal lawsuit seeks to overturn a voter-approved law that would require permits to purchase firearms and ban large-capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds.
