Democrats Bynum, McLeod-Skinner Battle for Oregon’s Hottest Congressional Race
Democrats Bynum, McLeod-Skinner battle to take on Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s hottest House race The Democratic primary is a choice between the 2022 nominee and a state representative with a long list of endorsements By: Julia... Read More
‘Mom’ Legislators Numbers, Influence Grow but Barriers Remain
‘Mom’ legislators see their numbers, influence grow but barriers to elected office remain Child care, money, time keep many women from running for office, experts say By: States Newsroom – May 11, 2024 Nevada Senate... Read More
How Marijuana Policies Would Change in States Like Oregon Unknown under Biden Plan
Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan By: Jacob Fischler – May 9, 2024 Medical marijuana was approved by Oregon voters in 1998, and the possession and use... Read More
Good News for Whale Lovers!
NOAA researchers announce 33% increase in gray whale numbers, end investigation into die-off By: Quinton Smith – May 6, 2024 Researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, say a big rebound in... Read More
Oregon Among 20 States Supporting Free Health Care to Those Incarcerated & Soon to be Released
Many states are eager to extend Medicaid to people soon to be released from prison Oregon is among 20 states awaiting federal approval to extend the free health care to people while they’re still incarcerated... Read More
U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins in Recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day – May 5th
U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE JOINS IN RECOGNIZING MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS AWARENESS DAY AND ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF REGIONAL MMIP COORDINATOR News Release from U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Oregon May 3rd, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore.—The... Read More