Oregon Editorial Urges Enhanced Oversight of State Contracts to Protect Public Funds
An editorial published on July 17, 2025, has sounded the alarm regarding the need for more robust oversight of state…
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Oregon Legislature’s Transportation Budget Inaction Leads to ODOT Layoffs
Oregon Department of Transportation Faces Significant Layoffs An editorial published by the Baker City Herald highlights the fallout from the…
Oregon Pioneers Climate Risk Strategy to Safeguard 300,000 Public Employee Retirements
PORTLAND, Oregon – Legislation is currently under consideration in Oregon that proposes a novel approach to safeguarding the financial futures…
Divisive ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Sparks Debate Over Tax Cuts, Healthcare Access, and Economic Impact on July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. – A newly enacted piece of legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” is proving to be…
Oregon’s Transportation Crisis Deepens as Layoffs Loom, Governor Urged to Call Special Session
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon is grappling with a deepening transportation funding crisis, a situation underscored by recent mass layoffs at…
Oregon Representative Daniel Nguyen Reflects on Challenging Legislative Session, Economic Priorities and Transportation Setbacks
SALEM, Ore. – State Representative Daniel Nguyen, the Democratic voice for Lake Oswego and House District 38, recently concluded a…
Over 31,000 in Washington’s 3rd District Risk Health Coverage Loss Following Federal Budget Bill Passage
WASHINGTON D.C. – A federal budget reconciliation bill, formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, narrowly…
Oregon Governor Mandates Statewide School Cellphone Ban Citing Learning, Safety Concerns
Portland, Oregon – Governor Tina Kotek has issued an executive order mandating a prohibition on student cellphone use across Oregon’s…
Oregon Schools Embark on Extensive Summer Upgrades Fueled by Local Bonds and $494M in State Support
Across Oregon, school districts are currently engaged in a significant surge of construction and renovation projects this summer. This period…
Oregon Legislature Session Ends in Chaos: Transportation Funding Bill Dies Amid Gridlock
Political Turbulence Closes Oregon’s 2025 Session SALEM, Oregon – The 2025 Oregon Legislative Assembly concluded its session this past Friday,…