Measure 110 removed law enforcement largely from the picture at the same time that the drug crisis is worsening, they said.
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Oregon OSHA fines state hospital $54,000 for failing to investigate assaults on employees
The workplace safety agency cited the state-run hospital following a recent inspection, saying the vast majority of staff injuries are not being properly investigated. The hospital was previously cited in 2020 for similar issues.
How has more than $1.5 billion in federal Covid relief money changed Oregon schools?
Districts have two more years to spend $1 billion in federal funds, but some say the benefits have been temporary and have come with unintended consequences.
Fewer community groups got state funding for summer learning due to insurance requirement
About one-quarter fewer groups received funding this year, but the grant amounts were double what they were the year prior for groups who did receive them.
Survey: Oregonians still support Measure 110 despite flawed rollout
Two candidates for governor support repealing the law, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs.
Eastern Oregon likely to get fraction of money requested from state for drinking water emergency
The state Legislature’s emergency board will consider approving less than one-quarter of the $4 million the Morrow County Commission has requested.
Oregon, Washington hope to make Northwest the U.S. leader of ‘green hydrogen’ energy
Both states are preparing to pitch the region as a hub for clean hydrogen energy, vying for billions in federal funding and setting a standard for other states to follow.
A request for millions as state lawmakers consider major overhaul of public defense system
The office of public defense plans to ask the Legislature for $6 million to help it through the current crisis.
Malheur Enterprise sues Greg Smith over public records
The suit alleges the state legislator and former economic development director for Malheur County on multiple occasions destroyed text messages, withheld documents and charged excessive fees for records related to a rail reload center project that’s millions of dollars over budget.
Most counties left out of state program to improve legal help for children, parents
A state program in place in 10 Oregon counties helps children with more intense legal help that comes with social services. Expanding the program takes legislative action.
