People exposed to wildfires in Oregon and other western states are more likely to live in mobile homes and have disabilities, a new study found.
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Governor’s education adviser will lead state teacher standards and licensing agency
The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission voted unanimously in a special meeting Tuesday to appoint Melissa Goff executive director for the agency.
Building more homes is Kotek’s top priority for 2024 Oregon legislative session
The state spent hundreds of millions this year to get more homeless Oregonians into shelter.
Families face uncertain day care outlook as Oregon spends last of federal funds
The state will stop taking applications for a day care subsidy program in November and will start a waitlist that could last 18 months. That will provide another challenge for child care in Oregon.
Oregon lawmakers search for Measure 110 fixes for next year’s session
Oregon officials want to change the state’s addiction treatment system system to motivate people to get help.
Kotek directs Oregon State Police to crack down on fentanyl, shares few details
The governor is asking state police to lend their expertise to help Portland and Multnomah County seize drugs and go after fentanyl dealers.
Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10% in 2024
Oregon landlords subject to the state’s rent control law can raise rent at most 10% in 2024.
Advocacy group seeks court order to limit use of solitary confinement
The Oregon Court of Appeals in Salem will decide whether prisoners can be held for longer than 15 days in solitary confinement.
Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against Covid, flu, RSV
State officials said Covid infections are increasing in Oregon as they urge a new round of vaccinations. Free Covid testing kits are again available.
Oregon auditors flag millions in misspent money in state agencies
A Secretary of State audit found $35.2 million of questionable expenses in 10 state programs that provide social services, mental health care and emergency rental assistance
