A bill to mandate bargaining over class sizes resurfaces at the Oregon Legislature
The bill arrives in the wake of recent divisive, weekslong teacher strikes in Portland in late 2023 and Albany last fall in ...
Oregon bill would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections
Should 16-year-olds vote in school board elections? An Oregon bill says yes, sparking debate over teen civic engagement and ...
Oregon bill that would remove hurdles to medically assisted suicide runs into wall of opposition
A bill that would remove some of the hurdles for terminally ill people to die under Oregon’s 1997 Death with Dignity Act ...
Bill targets resources to address missing and murdered Indigenous people in Oregon
The proposal would provide victim outreach and prevention services related to missing and murdered Indigenous people.
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‘POWER Act’ bill would require Oregon’s large energy users like data centers pay fair share of energy use
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would require certain large energy users, like data centers and cryptocurrency ...
Oregon lawmakers once again try to make standard time permanent
Two senate bills this session aim to make standard time permanent if Washington state and California do the same.
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Oregon bill proposed to shield residents from costs associated with data center energy demand growth
The Oregon House of Representatives is considering a bill aimed at protecting households from costs associated with the ...
When do we spring forward in Oregon? What to know for daylight saving time
With the weather getting nicer and sun shining longer in Oregon, it's almost time to spring forward. Here's what to know ...
Oregon bill targets housing crisis through denser development, faster permits
HB 2138 aims to expand housing options, streamline permitting, and make homes more affordable amid Oregon's ongoing housing ...
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Bill to grant striking Oregon workers unemployment checks moves forward
Hundreds of striking workers line the road outside of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, in Portland, Ore., Jan. 10, 2025 ...
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Ore. Bill Would Shield Consumers From Data Center Power Costs
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would empower energy regulators to make sure homes and small businesses aren’t ...