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Election Day postmarked ballots will count in Oregon
Oregon, the first state to conduct all elections by mail, would join the ranks of states accepting ballots…
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State plan gives Oregon employers payroll tax relief
Many Oregon businesses will see smaller increases in their unemployment payroll taxes, and even forgiveness of some amounts,…
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Ousted Oregon Rep. Nearman pens news website on lawmakers
Expelled state Rep. Mike Nearman has been in the news plenty this year. Turns out, he wants to…
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Lawmakers OK new class of dental therapists
A new class of dental therapists, working under the supervision of dentists, would provide basic services to patients…
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Final COVID-19 risk levels announced as statewide opening nears
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced what she said would be the last adjustments in the state’s county…
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In Oregon, small woodland owners play big role in fire resilience
Bob and Bonnie Shumaker know full well a wildfire could be at their doorstep any year. It’s a…
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House backs fast-track for Bend land use plan despite fears of statewide precedent
In a move with possible statewide implications, the House on Monday voted to fast-track a Bend affordable housing…
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Racism and political ban added to legislative mix in session’s final week
House Bill 3413 House Bill 3414 Senate Bill 762 (This story has been updated to include new bills…
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Rare cooperation on tax and housing speed Legislature closer to end of the 2021 session
Back in January, the Legislature thought it would be adjourning for good on Friday. Too optimistic. Mid-week, lawmakers…
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Oregon 65,000 shots shy of lifting COVID-19 rules by July 4
Oregon needs just over 65,000 more people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination shot for the state to…
