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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.

Oregon’s latest economic forecast predicts a record $3.4 billion kicker to taxpayers
The economy is booming but recession fears loom amid surging wages and jobs.

Rosenblum, who nearly falls for bank scam, warns others to beware
Oregon’s attorney general said she had a close-call: ‘If it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone.'

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Public interest in honest government not served by misconduct secrecy
EDITOR'S COLUMN: Salem Reporter has spent weeks seeking to answers for the public as to why a top police official was able to retire with an unearned $53,500. But Marion County's district attorney recently sided with the city in keeping that information secret, while staying silent on an apparent conflict of interest.

Betsy Johnson qualifies as nonaffiliated gubernatorial candidate for November ballot
The Oregon Elections Division announced Thursday it had verified enough signatures on her nominating petitions to be in the race.

Biden to wipe out $10,000 in student loan debt for many borrowers
The administration will cancel $20,000 in federal student loans for Pell Grant borrowers and pause all loan repayments until Dec. 31.