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Oregon, 14 other states join high-profile federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is among the attorneys general suing Apple alleging the company has used its app store and the iPhone to maintain a monopoly.
Oregon State University scientists discover metal capable of removing carbon dioxide from air
A process discovered by Oregon State University scientists could help improve nascent technologies in capturing carbon dioxide from the air to slow the impacts of global climate change.
Oregonians will have 2-month window this spring to apply for an EV rebate
The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will accept applications starting April 3. Last year, state officials had to suspend the program in May because it ran out of money
All gas companies in Oregon fail to gain approval for plans on meeting state’s climate goals
The Public Utilities Commission rejected all three plans from natural gas companies, saying they were ‘unreasonably optimistic’ about future gas demand
Kotek promises to dog spending for drug addiction programs
The Oregon Legislature allocated $211 million for new treatment programs and other services, but it needs to be put into action quickly.
State begins rewriting landmark climate program derailed by gas lawsuit
During the next year, the statDepartment of Environmental Quality will work on a new program to limit climate emissions and help vulnerable communities.
Oregon State Hospital superintendent announces her retirement
Oregon State Hospital Superintendent Dolly Matteucci will retire in March, creating a high-profile opening at the Oregon Health Authority.
Stapleton to withdraw from council race to seek state House seat
Salem City Council President Virginia Stapleton plans to run for House District 21. If she wins the Democratic nomination, she’ll challenge Rep. Kevin Mannix for the seat representing north Salem.
Gov. Kotek signing expansive drug addiction bill while reviewing other proposals
With the 2024 session over, the momentum moves to Gov. Kotek's office as she carefully reviews the legislation that was passed.