Category OREGON NEWS
Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan argues Christine Drazan can become Oregon’s next governor
Hogan joined Drazan in Portland Tuesday to discuss law enforcement and homelessness
Rosenblum joins AGs in supporting federal law that protects Native foster children and adoptees
Oregon passed its own version of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act in 2020 to combat racial disparities in foster placements.
State Education Department recommends big changes to graduation requirements
Oregon students would no longer need to pass a test showing a grasp of nine “essential skills” and would need to take a class to help plan for life after high school.
Oregon joins western states in opposing more natural gas from Canadian pipeline
Attorneys general in Oregon, Washington and California are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deny a proposal due to climate change.
Oregon’s latest economic forecast predicts a record $3.4 billion kicker to taxpayers
The economy is booming but recession fears loom amid surging wages and jobs.
Bend shooting draws mixed response from Oregon officials
A state lawmaker says he plans to push for stronger gun control regulations during the legislative session next year.
Rosenblum, who nearly falls for bank scam, warns others to beware
Oregon’s attorney general said she had a close-call: ‘If it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone.'
Governor declares statewide emergency in face of wildfire risks
With more hot weather coming, Gov. Kate Brown puts the entire state on an emergency footing for wildfires.
Betsy Johnson qualifies as nonaffiliated gubernatorial candidate for November ballot
The Oregon Elections Division announced Thursday it had verified enough signatures on her nominating petitions to be in the race.