Category OREGON NEWS
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.
Democratic Oregon governor nominee Tina Kotek argues for gun safety at Portland forum
Kotek said an August shooting in Bend brings more momentum to conversations around gun violence.
State hospital faces three citations over workplace violence, injuries
A complaint filed in March alleged employees and patients were involved in violent altercations multiple times a week, according to the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
Tax credits on electric cars, heat pumps will help low-income Oregonians, politicians say
At a panel in Portland, two of Oregon’s U.S. representatives and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Inflation Reduction Act will help many people reduce their carbon footprint.
Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan argues Christine Drazan can become Oregon’s next governor
Hogan joined Drazan in Portland Tuesday to discuss law enforcement and homelessness
Rosenblum joins AGs in supporting federal law that protects Native foster children and adoptees
Oregon passed its own version of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act in 2020 to combat racial disparities in foster placements.
State Education Department recommends big changes to graduation requirements
Oregon students would no longer need to pass a test showing a grasp of nine “essential skills” and would need to take a class to help plan for life after high school.
Oregon joins western states in opposing more natural gas from Canadian pipeline
Attorneys general in Oregon, Washington and California are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to deny a proposal due to climate change.