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Top Political News - April 24, 2019
  • US judge in Oregon blocks new Trump abortion policy
  • How many resignation deals has the Oregon Legislature signed?
  • Bill to remove vaccine exemptions returns, sparks charged debate
  • House OKs stronger enforcement of domestic abuser gun ban
  • Broken promises at DHS
  • Editorial: Kotek should not be a can kicker
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  • Lawmakers hear testimony on $1 billion business tax proposal
  • US Chamber criticizes Trump Cuba action
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  • Bill would diminish single family housing
  • Census citizenship question could affect Oregon funding
  • Farmers fret $2 billion tax
  • Foam takeout container ban passes Oregon House
  • Gas tax credit eyed to offset cap-and-trade impact at the pump
  • Oregon House moves to keep Lottery winners anonymous
  • Oregon measure tackles racially biased 911 calls
  • Report raises concerns about Oregon's health insurance exchange
  • Senate unanimously passes bill making DNA testing accessible
  • Idaho, Oregon reach agreement on Hells Canyon hydroelectric project
  • Oregon trash incinerator burns through campaign cash in green energy push
  • Portland's second fast food union drive, tension escalating
  • Proposed PPS budget includes staffing cuts, larger class sizes
  • DA: 'Oregon's public safety and the rights of crime victims are under threat'


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  • 3 bills would ease rules around wetland development
  • Legislature considers bills to limit public records access
  • Oregon Emergency Director To Visit Flooded Counties After Declining To Declare A Disaster
  • Five to run for PCC board in May election
  • Groups Ask Judge to Block Management Plan That Could Destroy Sage-Grouse Habitat
  • Groups ask judge to halt drilling, mining in 7 states
  • Hardesty Takes Pledge Not to Accept Fossil Fuel Money
  • Lawmakers build political foundation for housing bills
  • Military license transfer bill progressing through legislature
  • Oregon BottleDrop program seeing more participation
  • Oregon Lawmakers Aim To Give Harassment Victims A Stronger Voice
  • Polystyrene foam takeout container ban fails to pass Oregon House on Earth Day
  • Transportation Measure Could Designate Half of Funds to Highway and Road Infrastructure
  • Your City Hall: Portland wants to hear resident's views on three issues
    • April 22, 2019
  • Mounting controversy over foster kids prompts governor to step in
  • Lawmakers hear testimony on $1 billion business tax proposal
  • League of Oregon Cities wants PERS relief for employers
  • Shrader: Blocking Act opens drug competition
  • Shrader: Blocking Act opens drug competition
  • Editorial: Child-welfare lawsuit could force the accountability Oregon needs
  • Oregon Senate OKs non-English drug label bill
  • Parents push lawmakers to add more disorders to Oregon's newborn blood screening test
  • Senate votes to ease methadone, naloxone access
  • Lawmakers try to steer 'bypass' through new highway districts
  • Multnomah Co pays $100K lawsuit settlement to black employee
  • Cuts proposed for City of Salem budget
  • Metro won't restore the Zoo Train
  • Portland ordinance on tenant screening criteria delayed until May
  • Portland's affordable housing bond: nothing for money
  • TriMet studying several ideas on proposed Southwest MAX line
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