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
Organizations helping crime victims in Oregon, Clackamas County face sharp funding cuts
While she’s braved crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, Clackamas Women’s Services Executive Director Melissa Erlbaum…
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…
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…
Local News
Lawmakers passed slate of bills meant to address state’s ‘woefully short’ housing supply
The state Legislature passed at least a dozen bills meant to protect renter security deposits, boost housing production…
Government
Oregon, Washington sue Trump admin for sharing Medicaid files with immigration enforcement
Oregon and Washington’s attorneys general are suing the federal government for sharing residents’ Medicaid records with federal immigration…
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…
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