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Oregon drug policy director pleads guilty to assaulting boy in Salem school program
Reginald Richardson pleaded guilty in October to a misdemeanor charge after prosecutors say he shoved a boy against a wall. It’s unclear whether he’s still employed in his governor-appointed role.
Oregon prepares for the launch of a new paid leave program for employees
The program, called Paid Leave Oregon, will give employees paid time off for a serious illness or injury, the birth or adoption of a child, caring for a seriously ill family member or dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or harassment.
Oregon Supreme Court declines to intervene in Measure 114 ruling
The state Supreme Court lets stand a Harney County judge’s order that temporarily blocks the firearms measure from taking effect.
Harney County judge temporarily blocks Oregon firearms measure
The Oregon Department of Justice intends to dispute the ruling but for now sales will proceed.
Oregon Health Authority bringing in dozens of contract nurses for children’s hospitals
The 112 nurses and respiratory therapists will help Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Legacy Health’s Randall Children’s Hospital cope with a surge of patients.
State Capitol building reopens State Street access
The south entrance to the Oregon State Capitol reopened Monday after five years of construction for seismic and accessibility upgrades.
Oregon Department of Justice asks court to postpone some of firearm measure’s controls
Measure 114 is set to go into effect on Thursday, but the state says the requirements for in-person training aren’t ready.
Federal court weighs arguments on Oregon firearms measure
A federal judge will decide early next week whether to temporarily halt Measure 114 from going into effect on Dec. 8, as court challenges against it proceed.
State legislator aims to get out of deposition in public records lawsuit
In legal filings, Greg Smith argued a lawsuit accusing him of illegally destroying and withholding public records as part of his economic development work in Malheur County should be dismissed.