State legislative body of Oregon responsible for passing laws and approving budgets
Oregon Senate Bill 1548 would limit THC in single‑serve edibles to 10 mg per piece, introduce packaging and warning requirements, and empower local buffer zones. Proponents cite child‑poisoning reductions; industry voices favor education over dosage caps.
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Oregon’s congressional delegation, joined by community leaders and the governor, is mounting a unified pushback against proposed ICE detention plans in Newport amid concerns over transparency, safety, and environmental impacts.
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A 9‑year‑old Oregon foster child remains in state custody despite his grandparents being fully licensed and ready to care for him. Lawmakers are questioning how a 2020 law meant to curb institutional abuse ended up blocking family reunification.
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As Oregon debates new energy strategies, state lawmakers are weighing Senate Bill 1582, a proposal to formalize and expand the...
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Oregon lawmakers are weighing whether to direct hundreds of millions of public dollars toward a major renovation of Portland’s Moda...
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A coalition of Oregon state lawmakers — led by Representative Farrah Chaichi (D‑Beaverton) — has introduced the Law Enforcement Visibility...
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Oregon’s Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is facing mounting pressure over the future of its Oregon National Primate Research...
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Nearly every Oregon school district has implemented a cellphone ban under Gov. Tina Kotek’s 2025 executive order, with early reports showing improved focus and classroom engagement.
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A new ECONorthwest analysis finds that Oregon’s short school year and rising absenteeism are hurting student achievement, prompting fresh calls in Salem for statewide reforms.
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Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter has launched her re-election bid for Congress, facing fellow Democrats Susheela Jayapal and Eddy Morales in what could become one of Oregon’s most competitive primaries.
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