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Measure 110 Might Be In For a Repeal as Poll Reveals Oregon Voters’ Discontent
It’s not often that laws get repealed nowadays, but when it does, it’s usually because voters aren’t happy with it. Well, such a thing is happening in Oregon, it seems, as voters have expressed their dissatisfaction with one of the more…
Oregon Senator Wyden Encourages Action As Opioid Deaths Are on the Rise
“As a Portlander, I’m not satisfied. I think it’s been too long without any real solutions and certainly very substantial funds have been made available — federal funds, state funds — and I think it’s important to put them to better use.”…
Oregon Puts Burn Bans and Cooling Plans in Place in Face of 100-Degree Heat Wave
From burn pans to cooling plans, Oregon is now in safety mode as it tries its best to stand strong in the face of 100 degree weather. This isn’t the first heat wave they’ve faced, and it won’t be the last, but that isn’t the issue. The…
Oregon Residents Could Receive Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Time Off For Medical/Family Leave Starting…
Have you had a newborn you haven’t been able to spend time with, or a surgery you’ve had to miss weeks of work for? These things can break your bank, especially with unexpected losses or medical accidents that require time off. Well, it may…
Experts Claim This Oregon Company Makes the Best Coffee in the U.S.
Have you ever wondered what the best coffee in the U.S. is? Well, so do experts. That’s why one research website, Study Finds, decided to compile a ranking of the top coffee in the nation.
The site is a media website that aims to provide…
3D-Printed Homes are Coming to Medford
Remember when 3D-printing was one of those things you heard about distantly? There were concerns about people printing gun parts or making absurd creations; skip forward a decade or so, and it’s finally happening: 3D-printed homes.…
Poll Finds Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Faces Lowest Approval Rating Among All Governors At 45%
It’s one thing to be governor and have a low approval rating; all politicians make their mistakes, and even if they have a stellar record, you can’t expect everyone to like you. It’s a complete other thing, however, to have the lowest…
Oregon Gas Company Fighting State Climate Regulations Using Ratepayer Money
Another day, another fight between fossil fuel companies and climate programs. It’s a dance that is seemingly never ending.
It’s understandable that many fossil fuel companies are fighting for survival in an encroaching future where…
Oregon Legislature End with Key Bills Passed, But There’s Still Work to Do
To call the 2023 Oregon legislative session “chaotic” would be the understatement of the year. Many bills were fought for and passed thanks to a combined effort of lawmakers and the people advocating for said bills.
Many tears were shed…
Multnomah County, Oregon, Sues Oil Giants for $50 Billion Over Climate Change
According to Nasa, a staggering 97% of actively publishing climate scientists from around the world agree that global warming and climate change not only exist, but also are man-made. Because of this overwhelming consensus, we’ve already…