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State lawmakers are in their final days of this year’s short session. They’re grappling with a transportation funding shortfall among other major issues. Some bills championed by Salem-area lawmakers are headed to the governor’s desk, while others appear to be dead.

Our team will follow up when the gavel comes down to close the session and let you know how our local lawmakers’ priorities fared. Have a specific issue affecting Salem you want us to double back on? Drop Managing Editor Rachel Alexander a note at [email protected].

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem local news.  

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Oregon’s budget writers warned that the state’s current $128 million deficit will worsen in the years ahead due to federal changes. To comment on this story, use the form at…

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A young teenager was shot at McKay Park in February, and the Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two men suspected in the shooting. To comment…

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Renovations are nearly complete on Willamette University’s baseball field, which will also be used by local schools. Salem Reporter is returning to that and other past stories this month to…

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Despite having a federal housing voucher that guarantees they can pay rent, Misty Blades, her daughter and caregiver can’t get their foot in the door of a new home. They’re…

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