AT THE CAPITOL: Victims of “jogger rapist” Richard Gillmore want Oregon to revamp its system that assigns risk levels to sex offenders.
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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.
Lawmakers, again, consider allowing self-pumping gas stations statewide
AT THE CAPITOL: A bipartisan bill pending at the Oregon Legislature would allow more self-service gasoline – while mandating attendants in some areas of Oregon.
Lawmakers, environmentalists want state pension fund divested of fossil fuels
AT THE CAPITOL: A proposal from several Democrats and environmentalists would mandate the Oregon state pension fund to divest billions in fossil fuel holdings
Smith resigns from Nyssa rail project management
Greg Smith, a state legislator who has managed the Treasure Valley Reload Center since it was a concept, is resigning from the project team, effective Feb. 28, according to an email obtained by The Enterprise.