Category POLITICS
Thousands of Oregonians slam Republican senator’s attempt to end mail ballots
Outcry against Sen. David Brock Smith’s bill to end mail-in voting overwhelmed the state Legislature’s website.
Salem residents meet to discuss DOGE at nonpartisan coffee talks
About 30 people discussed aggressive federal cost-cutting efforts and sweeping layoffs in a Friday Braver Angels event organized to promote respectful political discussion and disagreement.
U.S. Department of Education reinstates income-driven student loan repayment plans
After abruptly refusing to accept and process new online applications for loan repayment plans, federal education officials changed course.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to revive landmark climate suit brought by young Oregonians
The decision ends a decade-long fight led by 11 young Oregonians and 10 of their peers across the nation against the U.S. government over climate inaction.
Salem-area postal workers rally in Keizer in fear of job cuts, privatization
Dozens of postal workers and supporters gathered Sunday outside the Keizer post office, saying federal efforts to cut jobs would threaten mail service, particularly in rural areas.
Oregon farmers, others tell U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas about impact of federal cuts
Salem area organizations and farmers said that since President Donald Trump came back into office, federal funding cuts have impacted habitat restoration, food production and pest control.
Open primary bill would enfranchise Oregon’s largest group of voters
Oregonians unaffiliated with any political party are currently shut out of state-funded primary elections.
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.
‘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.