Oregon’s Farmworker Overtime Law: A Bitter Harvest for Both Workers and Farmers?
Oregon’s landmark **farmworker overtime law**, enacted in 2022, is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fair compensation and…
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Oregon Lawmakers Scrutinize COVID Vaccine Access Delays, Push for Proactive Legislative Solutions
Oregon lawmakers are now weighing potential legislative actions in response to recent disruptions and frustrations surrounding access to COVID-19 vaccines.…
Oregon Ethics Commission Faces Scrutiny Over Meeting Policies Amidst Legislative Calls for Clarity
Oregon’s Government Ethics Commission is navigating a complex landscape concerning public officials’ adherence to open meeting laws, prompting discussions about…
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 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…
Metropole City Council Approves Landmark Affordable Housing Bill, Proposition 287
Metropole City, USA – The Metropole City Council on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, passed Proposition 287, officially known as the…
Oregon’s Ambitious $14.6 Billion Transportation Plan Advances to House Amid Legislative Divide
PORTLAND, Ore. – A significant legislative effort to fund substantial upgrades to Oregon’s transportation infrastructure cleared a key hurdle on…
Oregon Overhauls Cannabis, Housing, Worker Rights with 16 New Laws Signed by Gov. Kotek
SALEM, OREGON – Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon enacted a sweeping legislative package the week of June 11, 2025, signing…
Oregon Legislature Passes Landmark Housing Density Bill to Boost Supply, Awaits Governor’s Signature
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Legislature has approved a significant measure aimed at addressing the state’s pervasive housing crisis, passing…