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Oregon AG sues Trump admin over law limiting Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is suing the federal government over a provision in Congressional Republicans’ massive tax…

Education

Oregon, other Democratic states secure 40-day pause on Head Start immigration requirements

“These restrictions were rushed, unclear and would have created confusion,” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said in response…

Government

Gov. Kotek signs laws to boost housing supply but more work to be done to solve ‘crisis’

Kotek signed five new laws Monday meant to spur the construction of ‘middle housing’ and to make it…

Government

Director of Oregon Human Services Department to retire this fall

Gov. Tina Kotek plans to appoint Deputy Director Liesl Wendt to succeed Fariborz Pakseresht The longtime director of…

Climate

Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed

A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and…

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…

Education

Lack of grant oversight led to $1.4 million in wasteful Preschool Promise payments, report finds

An investigation by the Secretary of State’s Office found grants were misappropriated due to lack of oversight at…

Business

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…

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…

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…