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Archive of Oregon on Monday June 29, 2009
OR: Republicans' future may hinge on perception
With their thinnest ranks in both chambers in a quarter century, Republicans have nowhere to go but up in the Oregon Legislature — and how the public reacts to budget-balancing tax increases may determine how fast their political fortunes change. Read More
OR: Revision of rape law clears Oregon Legislature
If a woman drinks too much at a party and is raped, under current Oregon law her attacker could be charged with second-degree sex abuse. Read More
OR: Senate agrees to suspend property crimes measure
A voter-passed measure requiring repeat property and drug offenders to serve stricter prison sentences will be suspended for 18 months, after the Senate approved the delay to avoid making cuts to other public safety programs. Read More
OR: Business coalition to fight Oregon tax increases
Two tax hikes passed by the Legislature face a powerful new opponent: a broad business coalition willing to spend millions of dollars to persuade voters to reject the increases. Read More
OR: House OKs phase-in of Measure 57
The Oregon House voted Friday on a second try to phase in a new tough-on-crime law and use the savings to offset spending cuts in public-safety agencies. Read More
OR: Session marked a close call for human services
Human-services advocates scored a big win with the expansion of state health coverage to an additional 80,000 children. Read More
OR: Crime measure delay heads to governor
Oregon lawmakers completed action Saturday on a measure to suspend most provisions of a voter-approved measure requiring longer sentences for repeat property and drug offenders. Read More
OR: House votes to require drug company gift disclosures
Drug companies would have to disclose their contributions to doctors and hospitals under a bill approved by the House this afternoon. Read More
OR: Oregon higher education budget headed to governor
The budget funding for Oregon's public colleges and universities cleared its final legislative hurdle today. Next stop: The governor's desk. Read More
OR: Oregon Senate OKs restriction on online schools
The Oregon Senate has narrowly approved a one-year moratorium to keep statewide online public schools from starting or growing while a task force writes rules to govern them. Read More
OR: Legislature votes to roll back Oregon tax subsidy for wind projects
A state program that subsidizes green energy projects got trimmed Friday when lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that reduces tax credits for Oregon wind farms. Read More
OR: Oregon green groups lay out top priorities as Legislature nears close
Environmental groups are pushing five key bills as Oregon's 2009 Legislature draws to a close, including bills that would target invasive species and coal-fired electricity generation and address potential shortages of water in the state. Read More
OR: House supports bill to conserve water
After nearly an hour of floor debate, the House this afternoon approved a bill that would provide state loans and grants to foster water development projects in Oregon. Read More
OR: Oregon's environmental lobby sees 11th-hour wins, losses as Legislature nears end
With Oregon's Legislature drawing to a close, Oregon environmental groups gained ground on some of their remaining top priorities over the weekend, including bills designed to attack invasive species, limit coal power and provide loans for energy efficiency improvements in homes and small businesses. Read More
US: National sex offender registry delayed a year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. has given states and American Indian tribes another year to feed a national Internet database set up to protect children by showing where possible predators live and work. Read More |
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