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House Bills to Benefit Oregonians with Health Insurance Become Effective on January 1st
Four house bills benefitting Oregonians with health insurance will become effective on January 1, 2025.
Oregon Becomes Fourth State to Introduce the Right-to-Repair Bill
On January 1, 2025, Oregon consumers and independent repair shops must have access to manuals, parts, and tools to repair their cell phones and electronic devices.
New Oregon Consumer Privacy Act Gives Power Back to the People
Historically, most Americans have little control over their private data, but the new Oregon Consumer Privacy Act has changed that by giving power back to the people.
Proposed Oregon Legislation Sparks Debate Over Foster Care Abuse Definitions
A newly proposed bill aimed at revising child welfare laws in Oregon is drawing criticism for potentially weakening protections for foster children.
Oregon Governor’s Proposed Budget for Higher Education Falls Below Requirements
The $4.39 billion 2025-2027 budget allocation proposed by Governor Tina Kotek for higher education falls well below requirements, according to university and college…
Republicans Criticize Oregon Governor’s Recommended Budget
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek published her 2025-27 recommended budget earlier this week, but opponents have criticized the proposal.
Governor Kotek’s Stability Budget Focuses on Housing, Homelessness, Education, and Drug-Related Challenges
Solving the housing shortage and homelessness, improving academic levels of achievement, and addiction challenges are the pivotal issues addressed by Oregon Governor…
Emergency Legislative Meeting to Discuss Relief Funds for the Brutal Oregon 2024 Wildfire Season
The brutal Oregon 2024 wildfire season which ravaged 1.9 million acres and cost $350 million will be tabled at an emergency session of lawmakers on December 12.
