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Oregon Legislature Adjourns

Minimum wage increase is hallmark of 2016 legislative session

Sherron LumleyMarch 4, 2016April 3, 2025

SALEM – The Oregon Legislature adjourned the 2016 legislative session “sine die” yesterday, three days before the March 6 constitutional deadline for adjournment. House Speaker Tina Kotek (D – N/NE Portland) released the following statement: “It has been an honor to serve Oregonians as the Speaker of our House of Representatives. Our elected leaders stepped […]

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The Bills Roll In

Oregon State Legislature to vote on forefront issues

Corinne BoyerFebruary 17, 2016January 4, 2023

Minimum wage, clean energy and cannabis are three of the top issues in the Oregon State Legislature this year. Lawmakers from throughout the state are in Salem this month for the annual legislative session. On Feb. 1, the 2016, 35-day legislative session began. In 2010, the Oregon Constitution was amended to add a short session […]

Opinion

Letters 2/3-2/10

The Source StaffFebruary 3, 2016August 16, 2023

Phony Walden As events unfolded on the Malheur Wildlife Refuge, Congressman Greg Walden alternately tried to duck for cover over his position by espousing a peaceful end to the standoff, while at the same time making it clear that he supports dismantling of the federal protections of public lands (as the terrorists did). Yes, he […]

Opinion

Letters 3/3-3/10

The Source StaffMarch 11, 2015November 10, 2024

IN REPLY TO “MORE THAN A MINIMUM DEBATE NEEDED” (3/4) You say “there are also studies that indicate that higher minimum wages actually reduce job opportunities for working class men and women, as fewer employees are hired and sometimes the raises result in reduced hours.” Please cite the source of these studies. Could they possibly […]

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