Category OREGON NEWS
Bill that could have offered utilities protection from fire lawsuits gets fix
A single sentence change in House Bill 3666 ensures certificates awarded to utilities for wildfire prevention plans are not used to determine their legal liability in a wildfire.
Federal appeals court turns down Trump attempt to block rehiring of fired workers
A federal appeals court on Monday denied the Trump administration’s emergency effort to block the rehiring of federal employees at six government agencies.
Family’s experience highlights mortality rate of Black babies as Oregon weighs ‘Momnibus’
Oregon’s “Momnibus” legislative package looks to improve outcomes through multiple supports, including expanding access to doulas.
Oregon, nine other states hit 2013 goal of getting 3.3 million electric vehicles on roads by 2025
Oregon and nine other states recently fulfilled a 2013 agreement to collectively register 3.3 million new electric vehicles in an effort to reduce pollution and combat climate change.
‘Dr. Oz,’ top Trump nominee, says he’ll visit Malheur County soon
AROUND OREGON: Facing concerns over cuts to federal health insurance, Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday, March 14, wouldn't answer directly whether he opposes such cuts. He did tell U.S. senators that if confirmed as a federal official, he would visit Malheur County within 60 days.
Oregon lawmakers consider more funding for free tax preparation program
A state program created in 2022 helped more than 14,000 low income taxpayers file last year, many earning refunds or credits they otherwise would not have.
Oregon’s Rayfield joins Democratic attorneys general suing Trump over U.S. Education Department layoffs
A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday over the U.S. Education Department’s efforts this week to cut more than 1,300 employees.
Oregon Secretary of State Read withdraws scandal-marred marijuana audit that led to Fagan’s downfall
New Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read on Wednesday withdrew the scandal-marred audit of the state’s liquor and cannabis commission that ended a predecessor’s political career. “My team and I concluded that the selection of the audit, the framework for the audit, and potential predetermination…
Oregon appeals court rules in favor of voter-approved gun control law Measure 114
Oregon’s second-highest court affirmed Wednesday that the voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 is constitutional, potentially clearing the way for the law to take effect after being on hold for years because of a Harney County judge’s ruling. Voters in 2022 narrowly approved Measure 114…