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Starting Jan. 29, gyms, movie theaters and other places offering indoor activities in counties labeled “Extreme Risk” can allow some customers inside their establishments—though the numbers are limited to six people for establishments larger than 500 square feet.
Gov. Kate Brown tightens restrictions in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19.
If you’re concerned about the state of representative democracy, it should concern you that the Republican senators of the Oregon State Legislature are opting to stay away from the Capitol in the name of opposing a bill aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. The 11 senators—which include Sen. Tim Knopp, who […]
As of Friday, all 11 members of the Oregon Senate were still staying away from work, denying the quorum needed to pass any legislation through the state Senate. It’s the second time this session the Republicans have left their posts to deny the Democratic majority the members needed to pass any bills. Sen. Tim Knopp […]
New law protects good Samaritans when rescuing children and pets from hot vehicles — with some conditions. A new bill aims to aid people who find kids or dogs in hot cars, and want to help without the fear of criminal or civil liabilities. HB 2732 recently passed unopposed in the Oregon Senate and Gov. […]
Everyone Gets a Raise! Thanks to the passage of Senate Bill 1532, minimum wage workers in Deschutes County will get a raise on July 1, when Oregon’s minimum wage increases from the current $9.25 hourly rate to $9.50. Minimum wage workers in Portland will see an increase of 50-cents an hour. The new “wage law” […]
Located a little more than an hour north of Bend, The Warm Springs Reservation consists of approximately 1,000 square miles of land. The area is serene, with the Deschutes River running through the middle—a perfect tranquil setting. But life hasn’t always been easy here. With an estimated 6,500 people living on the reservation—and fewer than […]
“We will protect what makes Oregon great,” said Gov. Kate Brown in her 2016 State of the State Address. That promise is gaining momentum. This year, she signed into law Oregon’s historic clean energy bill, the first of its kind in the nation. She also proposed sweeping minimum wage increases, tiered regionally, passed by the […]
Gov. Kate Brown hired an interim Legislative Director to permanently serve on her staff. Ivo Trummer previously served as the Policy and Government Affairs Director for Business Oregon. In a statement Gov. Brown said, “Ivo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the office. I am fortunate to have him on my executive team […]
More than a week shy of the deadline at the end of the month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the greater sage grouse does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This marks a historic moment in conservation and resource management. For the past five years an unparalleled, collaborative, science-based, […]
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