STATE NEWS: Oregon state officials haven’t received wage complaints about overtime pay from farmworkers this summer, but advocates say many delay reporting for fear of retaliation.
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Kotek to allow expanded self-serve gas, veto money for sex work studies
Oregon gives up its long run of banning self-service gasoline as governor prepares to let new legislation take hold. The impact isn’t as great in rural Oregon, where special rules have allowed self-service.
Wyden, Merkley work to safeguard future water supply for farmers, communities
Federal efforts to conserve water while improving irrigation for farmers would get $300 million a year under legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. “As our summers continue to get hotter and drier, we have to make sure that we have reliable, resilient water infrastructure that every[Read More…]
Rural housing bill, once stalled in the face of resistance moves to Gov’s desk for signing
Lawmakers passed a legislative fix intended to unlock housing in Malheur County after it faced significant headwinds that could have hindered years of efforts to address the region’s shortage of affordable homes.
Federal judge upholds Oregon gun law banning large magazines, requiring permit
A federal judge in Oregon has ruled the latest gun measure is legal. But Measure 114 remains remains on hold until at least September as a separate state court case proceeds.
Legislators decide against funding Ontario pool
A bill to fund the construction of an outdoor pool and other facilities in Ontario – slated to open in May 2024 – failed in the Oregon Legislature.
Bentz backs effort to dig into possible impeachment of President Biden
Congressman Cliff Bentz wants investigation into immigration and family business dealings of President Joe Biden that could lead to impeachment.
Tumultuous Oregon legislative session ends with historic investments, historic rancor
Lawmakers returned from a record-breaking walkout that nearly derailed the session to pass hundreds more bills in a last sprint toward sine die.
SPECIAL REPORT: Oregon fails to turn page on reading, districts will remain in charge
Part 3: With districts, not the state, responsible for improving the teaching of reading, some students will be left behind.
SPECIAL REPORT: Oregon fails to turn page on reading: Using flawed teaching methods
Part 2: Oregon’s 15 educator preparation programs offer vastly different reading instruction methods to future teachers, and some teach flawed methods.