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Willamette Valley farmers spar over risks of expanding genetically modified canola crop
A proposal to expand the amount of canola grown in the Willamette Valley could hinge on whether growers can accept restrictions on GMO varieties.
Oregon lawmakers propose pared-down version of Kotek housing bill
A housing plan advanced by a Senate committee includes $350 million, down from the $600 million Gov. Tina Kotek wanted.
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ attempt to push back against book bans becomes culture war flash point
A Senate bill would prevent districts from banning textbooks or library books because they include stories about protected groups.
Oregon lawmakers look for ways to curb prescription costs
Lawmakers are weighing an array of pharmacy bills this session that could rein in prescription prices and allow pharmacists to treat people for COVID-19.
Town Hall in Salem Thursday to address community’s gun violence, solutions
SALEM EVENT: The reported surge in gun-related crimes will be addressed in the Town Hall on Gun Violence, a free community event on Thursday, Feb. 15. The event was organized by Salem Reporter.
Legislature edges toward passage of ‘right to repair’ bill
Oregon lawmakers are considering a right to repair proposal that has wide backing, with little opposition from industry except for Apple.
Oregon Gov. Kotek pushes Senate panel to approve $500 million housing plan
Environmental groups still staunchly oppose a section in the governor's housing proposal that would make it easier to expand cities.
Oregon students, faculty, unions say university governing system broken, call for investigation
Critics tell lawmakers Oregon’s seven independent university boards and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission have failed to deliver on promises.
Lawmakers wrestle with police role in drug addiction crisis
Legislators listened for nearly four hours Wednesday as Oregonians shared heart-wrenching stories of addiction and overdose.