Oregon
Environment, social justice groups withdraw support for governor’s key groundwater protection bill
A 39-page amendment added to the bill Friday neutralizes the power it would have brought to state agencies…
Business
Bill enacting nation’s strictest limits on corporate health care influence signed by Gov. Kotek
‘We need to make sure that our health care providers and our delivery system stays local,’ the governor…
Education
Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk
Senate Bill 1098 would prohibit schools and libraries from removing books on the basis of being by, or…
Government
In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians
It’s the second time in two weeks that Kotek has reversed course on an extradition decision in the…
Local News
Unanimous Medford City Council OKs $679M biennial budget, a 28% increase
A unanimous Medford City Council Wednesday approved a $679,486,400 budget for 2025-27 — about 28% higher than the…
Government
Resignation of Crater Lake head leaves Oregon congressional delegation concerned, clueless
Kevin Heatley, who led the park for just five months, resigned June 30 over concerns about staffing cuts…
Government
Oregon to receive $66 million from Sackler family in national opioid settlement
Oregon AG says settlement holds companies responsible for role in opioid crisis Oregon will receive $66 million…
Local News
Ashland City Council selects Derek Sherrell to fill council seat; Navickas offers apology
In a 3-to-1-to-1 vote, Derek Sherrell was appointed to the vacant seat on Ashland City Council during its…
Government
Progressive Democrats unveil plan for Oregon transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax
The latest package from Oregon Democrats, including Sen. Golden of Ashland, would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses,…
Government
Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say
The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…
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