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Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill 

State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…

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Lawmakers passed slate of bills meant to address state’s ‘woefully short’ housing supply

The state Legislature passed at least a dozen bills meant to protect renter security deposits, boost housing production…

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House passes D.C. tax cut, spending cut megabill with Rep. Bentz voting ‘yes’

WASHINGTON — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional…

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Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with immigration enforcement

Oregon and Washington’s attorneys general are suing the federal government for sharing residents’ Medicaid records with federal immigration…

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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in 10 years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

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Ashland comes together for permanent ‘Say Their Names’ plaque at Railroad Park

The marker is the result of collaboration from a wide array of Ashland organizations and institutions

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Oregon House resolution honors Black drag performers

Bill sponsors brought up House Resolution 3 during Pride month, ahead of Juneteenth   Using the name Kimber…

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Kotek homeless shelter bill gets trimmed in wake of budget shortfall

The legislation cleared a budgeting committee Tuesday after lawmakers balked at the state’s fiscal outlook and declining revenue…

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Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states

In an order issued Thursday, Trump said he would withdraw the U.S. from a 2023 deal made with…

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UPDATE: Oregon lawmakers scale back proposal for unemployment strike payments amid blowback

Editor’s note: State Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, has filed the following Vote Explanation with the Oregon Secretary of…

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