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2013 Oregon Legislature reaches halfway point

Monday, April 29, 2013

Oregon Political News

Oregon offers high-cost preschool, causing it to ration seats to just 10 percent of 4-year-olds

Oregonians talk guns- Bruce Hamilton

A new front for gun background checks- the ballot

2013 Oregon Legislature reaches halfway point

Courtney looks at rest of session

After a quick start, Kitzhaber's focus now on budget

Senate Minority Leader's focus- 'Pull votes to the center'

Ballot initiatives or leverage for budget negotiations?

Judge- Oregon gay marriage ban is 'unconstitutional'

PERS- Are lawmakers too much a part of it for a fair vote?

Oregon Legislative Press Releases

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News From the Regions

Portland/Metro Area

Enterprise zone keeps Vanguard EMS in Beaverton

Nike rival Under Armour opens Portland office

Hales says funding clock ticking on new I-5 bridge

Forums look at Portland budget proposals

Northern Oregon Coast

Salem Area

Salem police investigating lewd, racist graffiti at Judson Middle School

More vacant homes mean more squatters, vandalism

Central/Eastern Oregon

Road of discontent- residents unhappy about Highway 730 construction

Explosive device found in Boardman

Committee looks to work through new fire district

Changing minds

Albany/Corvallis Area

Squatters flock to vacant properties

Hospital to adopt new record system

Meeting set on individual education plans

Corvallis Forest Plan to get an update

Eugene Area

Eugene takes steps to fight invasive water weed

Kinkel seeking shorter sentence

Popping up all over

Roseburg Area

Timber group says wilderness proposals must be linked to O&C management plan

Medford Area

Building wealth?

Nurse honors ACH, leaving it $2.2 million

Agreement brings international students to RCC

Officials warn of increasing fire risk

A casino of controversy?

People's Bank of Commerce eager to expand

Providence Medford Medical plans to go digital today

Klamath Falls Area

The biggest need- Henley Elementary

City may get into power business

‘Lead. Connect. Advocate’

New partnership seeks to improve health

Southern Oregon Coast

Proposal may reduce fishing on Millicoma

Police descend on Umpqua River Lighthouse

Expect worse county cuts in 2014

International News

National News

Obama to nominate Charlotte Mayor Foxx for Transportation chief

Paul’s ascent brings new scrutiny ahead of possible 2016 campaign

Banking group says new regs could push consumers into risky payday loans

Regulatory czar pick is an unknown in the battle over new rules

McCain- Putting troops in Syria the ‘worst thing United States could do'

Cancer clinics- Our cuts from sequester needed earlier remedy than FAA’s

Business News

How manufacturers could qualify for BETC-like incentives

The List- Top Oregon wineries

New trucking regs will increase costs for ag shippers

Environment / Energy News

Vestas wind company in Portland brings in Chris Brown to manage through the upheaval

Natural Resource News

Opinion/Editorials

Portland Area

Is there a craft brewery in every legislative district? PolitiFact Oregon

Rep. Greg Walden's smooth road to power turns rockier at the top

In May election, vote to keep Portland Children's Levy

The evolution of school fundraisers- Editorial sketchbook

The economic whodunit- E.J. Dionne Jr.

In Washington, we're seeing signs of grown-ups in charge- George Will

Invisible, unhealthful toxics in Portland's airshed need immediate attention

Yes on Beaverton school levy- Editorial endorsement

We can reconcile moral values and self-interest to encourage sustainability- Guest opinion

Timber-county tax votes will send message

Proceed cautiously on local school taxes in Hillsboro- Editorial

PERS vote aftermath; NRA president on prison reform- Opinion roundup

Higher ed reform, student debt and Oregon's future- Guest opinion

For Tina Kotek, tough to get a count wrong in public- 200 wiseguy words

Salem Area

Editorial- Giffords' is a voice that needs to be heard

Saunders- Reason to doubt Obama's pledge

Wood- Take time to remember those who died in the workplace

Josi- Timber solution needs passing

Central/Eastern Oregon

Immigration deal in sight

Readers' views for April 26, 2013

Albany/Corvallis Area

Editorial- Ballpark safety? It’s on you

Guest Editorial- Mid-valley loaded with folks who care

Editorial- Tax bill defeat surprising win for House GOP

Editorial- GAPS taking a prudent look at online option

Editorial- Roses and Raspberries (April 26)

Eugene Area

Eugene school bond- Yes

Freedom and exhilaration

Overused antibiotics are becoming ineffective

Fight Club on the Hill

Roseburg Area

Editorial- Getting Roseburg school levy on ballot was messy, but measure merits passing grade

Guest column- County is wise to invest in existing businesses

Roses and thorns

Medford Area

Legislators must tackle tough problems

Republicans said no to tax increases

Good neighbor farming is better than GMO ban

Fix wage inequality now

Budget hearings show need in our communities

A glimpse of the future

Hunting bills miss the mark

Klamath Falls Area

Even drunk drivers have their rights

Volunteers tremendous asset to the community

Southern Oregon Coast

Cheers & Jeers, April 27, 2013

We are all ‘Johnny Foreigners’

‘Work beasts’ carry a heavy load

 

 

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