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Federal funds ‘pause’ wreaks chaos, confusion among Central Oregon agencies
The Monday order from the Trump administration to pause delivery of federal grants and loans sent some Central…
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California fires show states’ ‘last resort’ insurance plans could be overwhelmed
In the months before thousands of Los Angeles homes went up in flames, property insurance companies dropped coverage…
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Gov. Kotek, state agencies brace for Trump impact on expanse of federal land in Oregon
In his first few hours back in office, President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders aimed…
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U.S. Rep.-elect Dexter sets long-term goals for Congress on health care, environment
Maxine Dexter could have spent the last few weeks of the year relaxing with loved ones while preparing…
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Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation said they will update an environmental study…
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U.S. House fails to reauthorize 20-year-old bipartisan bill to fund rural schools, communities
Schools in 30 of Oregon’s 36 counties — and schools in other Western states — will receive less…
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Oregon’s Earl Blumenauer calls it quits after 50 years in politics
As he prepares to step down from Congress after a political career that spanned five decades, Democratic U.S.…
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State regulators approve more electricity rate hikes for Oregonians in 2025
Most Oregonians in 2025 will see residential electricity rates nearly 50% higher than they were just five years…
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Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits…
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Oregon Attorney General-elect Rayfield establishes federal oversight cabinet
Oregon Attorney General-elect Dan Rayfield tapped a dozen prominent Oregonians who work in areas like health care, law…