Opinion
Lawmakers ‘at-risk’ during special session
The Oregon Legislature convened a special session on Wednesday amid a worldwide pandemic that has killed more than…
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Oregon lawmakers consider state meat inspection to strengthen local meat
Insufficient livestock slaughter options in Oregon have spurred a proposal to reinstate a state meat inspection program, but…
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Audit: Oregon students with disabilities don’t receive adequate support
Students with disabilities aren’t receiving adequate support from Oregon schools due to limited funding, rising caseloads, difficulty hiring…
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State faces backlog of 70,000 claims from workers newly eligible for benefits
About 70,000 Oregonians newly eligible for unemployment benefits — the self-employed, independent contractors, gig and temporary workers —…
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Supreme Court hears union challenge to 2019 public pension changes
Whether lawmakers went too far last year in changing the public-pension system to reduce its future obligations is…
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Oregon lawmakers start lists of topics for special session
Bills to tighten the accountability of police after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis would lead a…
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Legislative budget writers start reviewing cuts, hearing from public
Oregon legislators will begin to review Gov. Kate Brown’s proposed spending cuts, hear what the public has to…
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Supreme Court upholds Oregon Gov. Brown’s stay-at-home orders during pandemic
Gov. Kate Brown’s stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic will stay in place until either she or the…
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Oregon hits new record in COVID-19 infections
Oregon reported a new record for COVID-19 infections on Thursday, June 11, as health officials cautioned the phased…
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State releases guidelines for re-opening schools in fall
This fall, Oregon’s K-12 students may finally get to return to their classrooms for the first time in…