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Kotek pushes gas tax, transit fix in Oregon special session

When Oregon lawmakers return to Salem next month for a special session, they will be asked to raise…

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What are Clackamas County’s goals for the next five years? 

During a recent retreat and a meeting Tuesday, July 22, the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners established its…

Education

Oregon’s governor made a deal with Nvidia to get AI education in Oregon schools. What does it mean?

Oregon is one of several states making deals with the trillion-dollar chip maker to get artificial intelligence lessons…

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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…

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Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries warns employers that threats to call ICE are illegal

Bureau said it would take ‘aggressive action’ to enforce law Threatening to call federal immigration authorities on employees…

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Clackamas County takes step toward more monitoring of financials, but declines to require outside auditor 

While the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners decided to adopt a policy directive that it continually conducts a…

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ODOT warns demolition work along Abernethy Bridge will cause elevated noise

ODOT warned that starting Monday, July 21, demolition on one of the bridge piers on the West Linn…

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Appeals process puts issuance of attorney fees in Oswego Lake case on hold 

The lawyers who were awarded about $1.5 million in attorney fees for winning the case over public access…

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…

Business

Oregon Health Authority offering equity grant for community-led organizations

The Oregon Health Authority is accepting grant applications from organizations focused on improving the health of Oregonians who…