Crime & Justice
New report slams Oregon for ‘prison gerrymandering.’ These districts are in the crosshairs
The findings come after a session in which lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would have counted incarcerated ... Read more
Author: Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle | Lake Oswego Review
Business
Oregon State Rep. Mannix files ballot measures to limit pretrial release, end estate tax
The Salem Republican argues that Oregon voters are tired of inaction on criminal defendants being released before trial ... Read more
Education
‘These are big bills’: Oregon’s student loan watchdog logs record high complaints
Oregon’s student loan ombudsman talks recent changes to federal policy Oregonians are filing a record number of grievances ... Read more
Government
Oregon AG Rayfield not involved in hiring firms who donated to his campaign, Justice Department says
The explanation comes after the crypto giant Coinbase filed a public records lawsuit against Gov. Tina Kotek seeking ... Read more
Business
Former information officer implicated in latest ethics ruling for Oregon bourbon scandal
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s former Chief Information Officer, Boba Subasic, “used his position and his access ... Read more
Government
Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders
Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Crime & Justice
Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says
The ruling was lauded by civil rights advocates and privacy watchdogs fresh off of a fight in the ... Read more
Government
Oregon lawmakers regulate guns, public defense, while crime victim, exoneree funding stall
Bills that would have funded care for crime victims and those who have been wrongfully incarcerated languished in ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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