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Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid concern for Oregon business
The one area of consensus between lawmakers on the left and right during the annual Oregon Leadership Summit appeared to be easing the regulatory burden facing businesses.
Portland’s DA balked at charging federal agents. Then Oregon’s attorney general stepped in
Multnomah County District Attorney’s office says only Attorney General Dan Rayfield has the resources to investigate excessive force concerns, but the attorney general will seek District Attorney Nathan Vasquez’s stamp of approval.
Oregon’s largest teachers’ union hosts training to protect students from ICE
More than 600 teachers and school staff are expected to attend training sessions in Bend, Eugene and Oregon City over the weekend.
Oregon governor targets permitting reform, global trade in new ‘prosperity roadmap’
Gov. Tina Kotek will also create a new Prosperity Council and a role for a ‘prosperity officer’ in the executive branch to coordinate statewide economic development.
PacificSource Medicaid patients warned they may lose coverage at Salem Health Jan. 1
As of Tuesday, PacificSource Community Solutions and Salem Health had not reached an agreement for in-network coverage for thousands of Salem Residents on the Oregon Health Plan for 2026. The parties announced earlier this week that they’d agreed on coverage for PacificSource patients with commercial insurance or Medicare.
Oregon State Parks wants to change the rules on camping to save money
State park officials are proposing stricter rules for cancellations to prevent people from booking prime spots months in advance and receiving refunds at the last minute.
Gas tax petition could freeze transportation fee increases until voters weigh in
Petitioners say they've gathered nearly double the required number of signatures to refer a gas tax increase to the ballot. If their effort is successful, it's not yet clear how ODOT would adjust operations.
Oregon co-leads suit against USDA over cuts to food assistance for refugees, asylum seekers
States argue the USDA misinterpreted changes to SNAP eligibility, blocking refugees and asylees from getting benefits even after obtaining residency.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to youth sees staggering reduction in homelessness
A state program gave homeless youth $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.