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Oregon Governor Under Fire From Both Parties Over Delay in Signing $4 Billion Transportation Bill
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has been put under pressure by Democratic and Republican Senators to sign the Transportation Bill, House Bill 3991, which was supported by a broad, bipartisan coalition, into law.
Democrats Pressurize…
Oregon Workers Struggle as Full-Time Jobs Become Harder to Find
Oregon's U-6 rate, better known as the "underemployment" rate, has been steadily increasing toward 5% for over two years as part-timers are finding it more challenging to increase their hours, despite wanting to.
Oregon…
Court Halts National Guard Deployment to Oregon After Trump Administration Appeal
On Friday afternoon, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the second Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) after the Trump Administration asked the court to set aside the TRO barring any National Guard Deployment in Portland.
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Oregon Treasurer Pushes New Pension Strategy Toward Clean Energy, Away From Private Equity
Oregon Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner, MD, recently outlined shifts in the state’s investment strategy in a letter to the Oregon Investment Council and PERS beneficiaries that includes the state Treasury’s reductions in private equity…
Court Sides With Trump on Oregon National Guard, But Deployment Still Blocked
The three-panel Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of President Donald Trump yesterday, staying the first Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). However, Trump is still barred from deploying National Guard troops, as the Second TRO…
‘No Kings’ Marches Draw Tens of Thousands Across Oregon, Remain Peaceful
The ‘No Kings’ marches that took place yesterday in 50 cities and towns throughout Oregon were peaceful, with no major incidents, injuries, or arrests reported anywhere in the state.
All Eyes Were On Portland Following Protests…
Tens of Thousands March in Oregon Today, Demanding Limits on Trump’s Power
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to take to the streets today (Saturday) in ‘No Kings’ nationwide demonstrations by citizens calling for power limits to be placed on President Donald Trump.
Portland is Expected to…
Government Shutdown Pushes Nearly 200 Oregon Federal Employees to File for Unemployment
The ongoing government shutdown saw 178 federal employees living in Oregon claiming unemployment compensation last week, according to the Oregon Employment Department (OED).
These figures will continually change as additional information…
Oregon Joins Governors’ Public Health Alliance to Bolster Vaccine and Health Preparedness
Oregon has joined 14 other states in a newly launched Governors Public Health Alliance aimed at rapid coordination and response to inter-state public health threats.
The nonpartisan initiative will serve as a cross-state liaison to…
Medford Calls for Applicants to Fill City Board Vacancies by November 7
MEDFORD, Ore. — Several positions for Medford City Boards and Commissions are open. The city's Mayor and City Council invited community members to step forward and serve on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees, but you must apply by…