New Bill Addresses “Back-Door Discrimination” in Businesses and Schools February 4, 2020 Rep. Janelle Bynum of Clackamas is spearheading a bill for the 2020 legislative session to tackle some...1 min read
Bipartisan Bill Challenges ICE-NORCOR Contract February 4, 2020A bipartisan bill to terminate ICE’s contract with Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Facility is up for the 2020...1 min read
Oregon Legislators Split on Campaign Contribution Limits February 3, 2020With the 2020 legislative session upcoming, Oregon lawmakers are once again torn on the issue of campaign finance...1 min read
OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Announces “Tie-A-Palooza” Contest February 3, 2020 Correction: The ties are 4 for $1 not $1 each this article has been updated to state...1 min read
Oregon Ranks In Top Bracket Of LGBT-Friendly States in Equality Index February 2, 2020According to Human Rights Campaign, Oregon ranks among the most LGBTQ-friendly states in the nation. The State Equality...1 min read
Gelser Calls for Regulation of Outside Foster Care Contractors February 2, 2020State Senator Sara Gelser of Corvallis has proposed legislation that would require out-of-state foster care programs to meet...1 min read
OSU Engineers One Step Closer to Electronic Nose February 1, 2020Research at Oregon State University has pushed science closer to developing an electronic nose for monitoring air quality,...3 mins read
OSU Awarded by Carnegie Foundation February 1, 2020Oregon State University has been awarded its second Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a designation that acknowledges the strength...1 min read
Gov. Brown Introduces First Property Transfer Tax in Eight Years January 31, 2020Gov. Kate Brown has proposed a new property transfer tax to provide funding for affordable housing, putting her...1 min read
Oregon Ranks Number One for Dispensaries Per Capita January 31, 2020According to data compiled by marijuana company Verilife, the state of Oregon has the most dispensaries per capita...1 min read
DeFazio Releases Five-Year Plan for Infrastructure Investments January 30, 2020 On Wednesday, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio released a framework for a five-year, $760 billion...2 mins read
Gov. Brown Assembles Vaping Task Force January 30, 2020On Monday, Governor Kate Brown announced the membership of the Vaping Public Health Work Group, assembled by EO...2 mins read
New Bill Seeks to Improve Access to HIV Medications January 29, 2020A bill to make HIV medications more widely available is on the docket for the 2020 legislative session. ...1 min read
New Census Website from Oregon Governor January 29, 2020 Last week, the office of Gov. Kate Brown launched a new website to encourage participation in the...1 min read
OSU Finds College Marijuana Use on the Rise January 28, 2020 Marijuana use among college students has been trending upward for years, but in states that have legalized...3 mins read
OSU Studies Mental Health Impact of Rare Diseases January 28, 2020People with a statistically rare disease are at greater risk of depression and anxiety than people with more...3 mins read
Gray Wolves Expand into Western Oregon January 27, 2020New photographic evidence shows that Oregon’s wolf population is moving further westward. On January 3, game cameras...1 min read
Jordan Cove Withdraws Application for Crucial Permit January 27, 2020Pembina, the company behind the controversial Jordan Cove Energy Project, has withdrawn its application for a permit essential...1 min read
