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.
Oregon lawmakers introduce 5 times more bills than were passed in 2023
To say alive and be considered, bills have until April 9 to be voted on in committee or moved into a committee exempt from ...
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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 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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Oregon bill to lower voting age to 16 for school board elections draws heated testimony
A bill to allow 16- and 17-year-old Oregonians to vote in school board elections drew passionate testimony Monday, with ...
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Newly proposed Oregon Senate bill supports early childhood education
A new bill that promotes early childhood learning could provide millions of dollars to local children’s services. Oregon ...