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Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will seek re-election in 2026
Oregon’s junior U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, will seek a fourth term in Congress. Merkley, 68, announced…
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ODOT set to cut 21 workers in Deschutes County, close Sisters shop
After ODOT layoffs, Central Oregon braces for a rough winter on the roads The Oregon Department of Transportation…
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Kotek’s ban on student cell phone use will change some local policies
Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order July 2 requiring K-12 public school districts to create policies prohibiting…
Government
Republican tax and spending cut megabill expected to take billions from Oregon Health Plan
Beginning in 2027, Oregonians must prove they work to receive health insurance coverage under Medicaid The Oregon Health…
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Lawmakers in recent session gave Gov. Kotek more hiring, firing power over agency leaders
Several bills passed giving Oregon’s governor the power to select leaders for the state forestry and public defense…
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Kotek vows to revive stricter scrutiny of water transfers
SALEM — The failure of a bill imposing environmental reviews on certain Oregon water rights transfers has not…
Government
Oregon leaders, anti-hunger advocates warn of ‘deeply alarming’ SNAP cuts in GOP megabill
State agency in charge of food benefit payments still currently assessing any potential changes Oregon will see rising…
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Republican barred from running in 2026 endorses Clatsop County commissioner for Oregon Senate
State Sen. Suzanne Weber endorses Courtney Bangs ahead of the November 2026 primary Barred from running for…
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Oregon bias hotline sees fewer reports from victims, more harassment of staff
A surge in harassment and spam calls to a statewide hotline for victims of hate and bias crimes,…
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Nearly 500 Oregon transportation workers get layoff notices after ‘preventable’ funding emergency
Gov. Tina Kotek warns people around the state will feel those cuts, especially in winter Hundreds who…
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