AT THE CAPITOL: Auditors found that white people in Oregon benefited more than people of color from pay raises aimed at reducing gaps
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No Labels Party qualifies to run candidates in Oregon elections
AT THE CAPITOL: Another minor political party has qualified to field candidates for Oregon elections. The party considers itself centrist.
State caregivers in Oregon picket for better working conditions
Oregon Department of Human Services workers urge bosses to heed their concerns about worker safety and burnout in a unit that cares for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A protest in Salem on Thursday, March 9, underscored the point.
Rape victims seek stronger voice in how Oregon classifies sex offenders
AT THE CAPITOL: Victims of “jogger rapist” Richard Gillmore want Oregon to revamp its system that assigns risk levels to sex offenders.
Farmers pack legislative hearing on bill that would halt new large animal operations
Testimony from farmers, environmental advocates and industry reveal deeper concerns about the future of farming in Oregon.
Proposals in Oregon Senate aim to ease educator shortage
AT THE CAPITOL: With teachers still in short supply, Oregon legislators are considering easing requirements and boosting pay.
As COVID benefits end, governor urges Legislature to give $7.5 million to Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank, enduring higher costs for food it supplies to local food banks, is seeking legislative help to get through an expected surge.
Advocates urge Biden to protect beavers, Oregon’s state animal
Scientists and conservationists want the Biden administration to ban on federal land the trapping and hunting of beavers, which are natural allies against climate change.
Could 2023 be the year Oregon restores voting rights to people with felony convictions?
AT THE CAPITOL: Those serving time in Oregon prisons would still get to vote under legislation getting attention in the 2023 session.
Oregon lawmakers share details of $200 million housing package
AT THE CAPITOL: Funding for shelters, to help families keep their homes by avoiding eviction, and homeless hep in rural counties are part of a spending package advancing at the Oregon Legislature.