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 would prevent landlords from asking prospective tenants about their immigration status
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it illegal to inquire about a potential renters’ immigration status — or deny them the ability to rent a home based on the landlord’s perception ...
Oregon bill modifies permit-to-purchase gun provision, ammunition limits in stalled Measure 114
Other bills would extend the waiting period before someone can buy a gun, raise the age to possess a gun and ban switch ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Would a wildfire safety bill shield Oregon utilities from liability in court? Lawyers disagree
Lawyers are at odds over whether a proposal to create a new safety certification for utility companies who earn a gold star ...
Oregon lawmakers consider bill to boost child care provider support
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposed bill establishing a Child Care Provider Incentive Program.
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Oregon Bill Would Grant Utilities Immunity From Wildfire Lawsuits
The bill calls on utilities to perform meet wildfire protection standards. In return, they'd gain legal protection.
Oregon bill aims to fix broken system for wrongfully convicted
Oregon lawmakers are reviewing a key bill to fix what they call a broken compensation system for people wrongfully convicted ...
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Oregon bill would let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections
A new Oregon bill could let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in school board elections starting in 2027. Supporters say it boosts civic engagement — opponents argue teens aren’t mature enough for the ...