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(May 21, 2015, 2:09 pm) SALEM, Ore SB 525B will align Oregon laws with Federal standards to keep guns away from domestic violence offenders
The Senate approved consensus legislation this morning that will protect families by bringing Oregon laws into alignment with federal laws prohibiting gun possession for perpetrators of domestic violence.
(March 17, 2015, 3:00 pm) SALEM, Ore
Governor Brown declared a drought emergency in Malheur and Lake counties due to dry conditions, low snowpack, and lack of precipitation. County commissioners from both jurisdictions requested the state to take action, and the Oregon Drought Council considered the counties’ requests by weighing current water conditions, future climatic forecasts, and agricultural impacts.
(March 12, 2015, 1:25 pm) SALEM, Ore. Bipartisan Legislation Sponsored By Rep. Gene Whisnant Allows State To Reimburse Centers For Medical Assessments And Treatment
Today, the Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2234, legislation that works to adequately fund Oregon’s community-based Child Abuse Intervention Centers (CAIC) by clarifying billing codes and processes to allow for the state’s reimbursement of the critical services these centers provide to treat and prevent child abuse.
(March 11, 2015, 3:22 pm) SALEM, Ore
Governor Brown today announced a series of legislative proposals to review and reform statewide public records and ethics policies. "Oregon's government belongs to its people, and an informed, engaged populace is essential to democracy," Governor Brown said. "Another essential element is trust, and rebuilding that trust begins now.
(March 3, 2015, 1:14 pm) SALEM, Ore HB 2007 will prohibit retaliation for sharing wage rate
Currently, workers in Oregon can face retaliation for sharing their wage and salary rate with their coworkers, or for raising their voice about their right to a fair wage. Today, the Oregon House passed House Bill 2007, aimed at giving Oregon workers a voice to speak up about wage disparities. The bill passed 34-24.
(February 20, 2015, 7:59 pm) SALEM, Ore
Salem City Council has scheduled a public hearing to take testimony about a proposed streetlight fee. The streetlight fee would appear as a new charge on city sewer and water bills paid by households and businesses. For single-family households, the fee would amount to $2.80 per month.
(February 19, 2015, 10:52 am) SALEM, Ore Beyond that, we must seize this moment to work across party lines to restore the public’s trust.
Governor Kate Brown delivered the following address following her swearing-in ceremony: Governors Roberts and Kulongoski, tribal leaders, Speaker Kotek, President Courtney, honored colleagues, good morning. As I take the oath of office this morning, I am blessed to have the support of a large and wonderful family, many of whom are here.
(February 16, 2015, 10:45 am) SALEM, Ore.
(February 13, 2015, 1:10 pm) SALEM, Ore Secretary of State Kate Brown will take over
Governor John Kitzhaber, Oregon's 37th Governor will resign in disgrace. He announced today that he will resign effective Wed. Feb. !8. Senate President
(February 11, 2015, 12:53 pm) Clatskanie, Ore.
Representative Brad Witt released a statement following the latest job growth report from the Oregon Department of Employment.