Author: Geoff Pursinger | Oregon Capital Insider

Business

Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ... Read more

Government

Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer

With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state ... Read more

Local News

New Oregon law could force Google and Facebook to pay for news — or pull it

A bill gaining traction in the Oregon Legislature could force tech giants like Google and Facebook to pay ... Read more

Education

Video: Oregon’s largest school districts warn proposed budget cuts will harm children

On Wednesday, seven superintendents issued a joint video statement, warning that budgets cuts at the federal level are ... Read more

Business

DEQ staff warned of hackers prior to April cyberattack

Just one day before a cyberattack shut down Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality for several days, the agency’s ... Read more

Nation

Chavez-DeRemer’s labor department threatens ‘serious legal consequences’ for talking to journalists

This story was originally published by ProPublica. A top official in the Department of Labor this week informed all ... Read more

News

Oregon gun owners ask state supreme court to shoot down Measure 114

Two Harney County gun owners are asking the Oregon Supreme Court to weigh in on Measure 114, the ... Read more

Opinion

Opinion: Oregon Senate bill will protect patients and reduce opioid dependence

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate Oregon, with overdose deaths reaching 1,833 in 2023 alone. That’s 450 more ... Read more

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