OREGON NEWS: More than 130 emergency licensed instructors in Oregon who don’t have to meet federally mandated standards are teaching students with disabilities.
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New state-funded homeless shelter opening in former Salem hotel
Oregon has spent nearly $125 million since 2020 to turn vacant hotels into shelters
Lobbying email from Oregon secretary of state’s office raises eyebrows in Salem
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s office turned to businesses it regulates for helping boosting its own budget. The tactic is raising questions.
EDITOR’S NOTE: With internship, Salem Reporter will help train next generation
Salem Reporter will add a summer journalist to its team through UO internship program. The news organization is raising funds to cover the costs.
U.S. Commerce secretary praises Oregon during semiconductor trip
Secretary Gina Raimondo joined state leaders at Portland Community College.
State employees report dire situations with paycheck problems now in fourth month
With missed paychecks and underpayments, state employees have been unable to pay rent and some have gone to food banks. State officials say they aren’t sure when the problem will be fixed.
Legislature approves $7.5 million for Oregon Food Bank with Covid food benefits gone
AT THE CAPITOL: Food for the hungry becomes political as Republican legislators worry about Oregon Food Bank’s actions. The Legislature approved an emergency $7.5 million for more food supplies.
Port of Morrow allows thousands of gallons of wastewater to leak and fails to alert DEQ
Officials with the Port of Morrow, based in Boardman, said initially they didn’t know about the leak but later acknowledged they had, violating their wastewater permit
New OSU study: Lack of humidity, not rainfall, is bigger problem for trees
Researchers at OSU are unraveling the mystery of the impact of drought on trees – making a surprising discovery.
Dozens testify against Oregon firearm bill that critics say circumvents the courts
AT THE CAPITOL: A proposal in the Oregon Legislature would enact a gun permit system as Measure 114 is tied up in the courts. The bill sparked debate March 27 in a Senate committee hearing.
