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Mass Layoffs at Providence Spark Outrage From Oregon Nurses Union
Following Providence Health's announcement that it is cutting 600 full-time-equivalent positions, the not-for-profit health system operating across seven Western states, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) condemned the layoffs,…
Chaos Erupts Near ICE Building in Portland Hours After Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Rally Ends
After Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ march concluded peacefully at Waterfront Park, criminal activity flared up further south near the ICE building. Police pivoted their attention to the misconduct, resulting in three arrests.
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Oregon Man Sentenced After Forcing Disabled Victim to Sell Snacks in the Cold for His Profit
47-year-old Jack Patrick Hauser of Hillsboro was handed a two-year jail term on Friday for coercing a 26-year-old man with developmental disabilities into servitude.
Responding to reports from community members that Hauser had been…
Thousands Join Oregon’s ‘No Kings’ Rallies as Trump Supporters Hold Counter-Protests
Saturday's Oregon "No Kings" rallies drew thousands of people who voiced their opposition to several Trump policies. Notwithstanding the presence of Trump supporters, the rallies concluded peacefully, and no arrests were made.
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Oregon Democrats Push $2 Billion Tax Hike to Fix Roads and Fund Transit
Oregon Democrats proposed a new transportation package under House Bill 2025 that contains critical funding for transit agencies across the state this week. The proposal suggests a set of controversial taxes to raise an additional $2…
Most Oregonians Say Using Bottle Bill Money for Wildfires Is the Wrong Move
In a recent poll commissioned by the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) and Protect Oregon’s Bottle Bill coalition, voters made it clear that they strongly support the state's iconic Bottle Bill and want it protected and expanded.…
Oregon Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Cannabis Grows Tied to Water Theft and Human Trafficking
Oregon Senate Bill 347 A, which targets illegal cannabis grows in an effort to curb water theft and human trafficking, was unanimously passed earlier this month.
Oregon SB 347 Targets Illegal Cannabis Grows
SB 347 A seeks to…
As Oregon’s Legislative Session Closes, Advocates Make a Final Plea to Fund Early Reading Reform
As the Oregon legislature enters the final weeks of its current session, Stand for Children is hoping lawmakers will seriously consider the need for an additional $300 million in funding to improve reading proficiency in elementary schools.…
Oregonians on Medicaid Will Soon Access Lifesaving Gene Therapies at a Fraction of the Cost
Oregonians on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) will be able to access affordable, lifesaving cell and gene therapies affordable, lifesaving cell and gene therapies from January 1, 2026, as a result of the state joining the Centers for Medicare…
Oregon Caps Rent Hikes for Thousands in Floating and Park Homes to Ease Housing Strain
Many residents of park homes and floating homes with more than 30 spaces will sleep easier now that Oregon lawmakers have capped their annual rent increases to no more than 6%.
House Bill 3054 has passed through both the House of…