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Gov. Kotek launches new agency to fast-track housing construction
The “doors are open” on a new state office charged with meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s goal of getting…
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ODOT director calls Legislature’s transportation bill failure ‘shocking,’ ‘scary’ warns of layoffs
In an email to ODOT staff Saturday, Director Kris Strickland said the agency will be forced to eliminate…
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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years
The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…
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Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails
Oregon Democrats’ last-ditch effort to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation by passing…
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Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement
When many people daydream about their retirement life, they often envision simply kicking back and relaxing while enjoying…
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Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households
Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…
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Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…
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Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…
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Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill
House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…
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Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…