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Oregon lawmakers weigh increased oversight of state’s embattled transportation department
At a committee hearing Tuesday, legislators aiming to create a politically viable transportation package were met with calls for better oversight of the agency.
Bill enacting nation’s strictest limits on corporate health care influence signed by Gov. Kotek
“We need to make sure that our health care providers and our delivery system stays local,” the governor told reporters Monday when explaining her decision.
Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk
Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or about, members of a protected class.
Resignation of Crater Lake head leaves Oregon congressional delegation concerned, clueless
Kevin Heatley, who led Crater Lake National Park for just five months, resigned May 30 over concerns about staffing cuts ordered to the National Park Service by President Trump.
In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians
For the second time in two weeks, Gov. Tina Kotek has reversed course on an extradition decision in the wake of public pressure.
Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said the settlement holds companies responsible for their role in the opioid crisis.
Bill to protect residential electricity customers from subsidizing data centers moves forward
The POWER Act would create a separate rate class for data centers so their grid expansion and infrastructure needs are paid for by tech companies that own them.
Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax
The latest package from Oregon Democrats would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses, mass transit and bridges through higher taxes and fees on cars, gas and payrolls.
‘Get it done’: Advocates push Oregon lawmakers to fund services for victims of abuse
Crisis centers and shelters for victims of sexual assault and other crimes are seeking state money to make up for a drop in federal grants that usually fund such services.