The Falcons Wire1d
Kotek, lawmakers propose new accountability measures for Oregon schools
Oregon student outcomes rank amongst the lowest in the nation. A new bill would add assessments, metrics and oversight in ...
Governing1d
Oregon Governor Seeks More State Oversight of Schools
Democrat Tina Kotek is backing legislation that would allow the state to demand coaches in underperforming schools and take ...
KTVZ2d
Oregon education officials would have power to intervene in struggling schools under governor’s plan
The Oregon Department of Education would have historic power to intervene in struggling schools and districts across the ...
KTVZ1d
Bynum votes no as House passes funding bill, says it will scrap over $9 million for four Central Oregon projects
Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1968, the partisan Continuing Resolution on Tuesday as the House voted 217-213 ...
Gun control vs. gun rights: More than 2 dozen Oregon firearm bills introduced this session
Limiting gun possession for people under 21 and allowing lawmakers with concealed handgun licenses to carry in the Capitol ...
CNN6d
House Republicans could face a major obstacle if they cut Medicaid: Their own districts’ health needs
But dozens of House Republicans represent districts where the share of residents ... Newhouse of Washington (35.9%); and Cliff Bentz of Oregon (35%). Beyond the 64 Republicans with more Medicaid ...
Jefferson Public Radio1d
Citizen-driven ballot measures could become more rare under proposals taken up by Oregon lawmakers
Others who work on initiative petitions panned the proposal as anti-democratic, and argued only rich interests would succeed ...
Trump isn't alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too
As President Donald Trump floats grand ideas like reacquiring the Panama Canal and taking over Greenland, some rural ...
Oregon bill modifies permit-to-purchase gun provision, ammunition limits in stalled Measure 114
Other bills would extend the waiting period before someone can buy a gun, raise the age to possess a gun and ban switch ...
Yahoo News UK6d
House Republicans could face a major obstacle if they cut Medicaid: Their own districts’ health needs
But dozens of House Republicans represent districts where the share of residents receiving ... of California (39.1%); Dan Newhouse of Washington (35.9%); and Cliff Bentz of Oregon (35%). Beyond the 64 ...