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 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 ...
Would a wildfire safety bill shield Oregon utilities from liability in court? Lawyers disagree.
Before the bill even made it to its first hearing, lawyers who represent wildfire victims sounded the alarm that utilities ...
Bill targets resources to address missing and murdered Indigenous people in Oregon
The proposal would provide victim outreach and prevention services related to missing and murdered Indigenous people.
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Oregon bill proposed to shield residents from costs associated with data center energy demand growth
The Oregon House of Representatives is considering a bill aimed at protecting households from costs associated with the ...
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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 ...
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Bill would ban flavored tobacco, local shops say they’re not addressing the problem
Senate Bill 702 recently was heard by the Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health, the bill would ban the ...
New legislation proposes 4% tax on tires in Oregon: What opponents are saying
House Bill 3362 would create a 4% excise tax on the sale of tires to fund public transit, pollution mitigation and wildlife ...
Oregon bill targets housing crisis through denser development, faster permits
HB 2138 aims to expand housing options, streamline permitting, and make homes more affordable amid Oregon's ongoing housing ...
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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 ...
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Ore. Bill Would Shield Consumers From Data Center Power Costs
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would empower energy regulators to make sure homes and small businesses aren’t ...