Government and politics

Government and politicsFeb 8, 2023

Heads may roll in Oregon agency due to love for rare bourbon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked the board of commissioners of the state’s marijuana and alcohol regulating authority to remove its executive director and other leaders who allegedly abused their position for personal gain

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BusinessJan 24, 2023

Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon

A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature

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HealthJan 19, 2023

Oregon's drug decriminalization gets poor marks on audit

Oregon’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization has had a rocky start, but the Oregon secretary of state says as part of an audit of the program that it’s too early to call it a failure

General newsJan 12, 2023

Oregon OKs killing 2 wolves in new pack after calf attacks

Oregon officials have approved the killing of two wolves in a new pack they say has attacked calves in the northeastern part of the state

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General newsJan 3, 2023

Oregon judge extends ban on new gun law's background checks

An Oregon judge is continuing to freeze the part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure that requires a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred

General newsDec 24, 2022

State argues part of Oregon gun measure should take effect

An Oregon judge will decide by Jan. 3 whether to keep in place or lift his order blocking part of a new, voter-approved gun safety measure requiring a completed criminal background check before a gun can be sold or transferred

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General newsDec 15, 2022

Mixed reactions to Oregon governor commuting death row

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's decision to commute all 17 of the state's death sentences has drawn mixed reactions

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Government and politicsDec 14, 2022

Oregon governor commutes all 17 of state's death sentences

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced she is commuting the sentences of all of the state's 17 inmates awaiting execution

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Social affairsDec 7, 2022

State judge places hold on Oregon's gun law, state to appeal

A state court judge’s ruling has placed Oregon’s tough new voter-approved gun law on hold just hours after a federal court judge in Portland allowed a ban on the sale and transfer of high-capacity magazines to take effect this week