Business
Oregon’s Bynum, Merkley and Florida Republicans target microplastics with new bill
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum views the bipartisan, bicameral and bicoastal Microplastics Safety Act as a way to marry…
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Business
Oregon approves ambitious framework for ’microgrids’
Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. Microgrids are…
Government
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…
Business
After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices
The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…
News
Washington County commissioners to consider new proposal to balance federal law, DEI values
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has laid out a preliminary plan to continue its legacy of equity…
Government
Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan
Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…
Local News
Oregon high school students sue Forest Grove School District, OSAA over transgender athlete policy
Three Oregon high school athletes and their families are suing three school districts and the state over policies…
Government
Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill
State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…
Business
Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
Government
Measure expanding foster youth rights passes Oregon Senate again, overriding Kotek veto
The bill’s author said she had never heard from the governor about the bill prior to her Tuesday…
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