Oregon treasury secretary opposes bill to pause PERS investments in private fossil fuel funds
It reduces our ability to diversify our portfolio and maximize returns for the retireesd,” wrote Jessica Howell, the Treasury ...
Salem pulls key word from levy going to voters in May election: Here's why
One of the most significant issues facing Salem voters in the May election — the livability levy to support the city's parks, ...
Federal cuts to election security programs spark concerns among Oregon elections officials
Oregon election officials say they are worried that recent cuts to federal cybersecurity programs may leave the state’s election systems more vulnerable to attack. For years, local election officials ...
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Senate Confirms Chavez-DeRemer as 30th Secretary of Labor and Sonderling as Deputy Secretary
On March 10, 2025, in a 67-32 vote, the Senate confirmed the appointment of one-term Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the 30th Secretary of ...
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Uncertainty looms over Central Oregon schools as U.S. Department of Education could be shut down
President Donald Trump ended the Department of Education Thursday, bringing power back to the states, "My administration will ...
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Party control of Oregon state government
Oregon has a Democratic trifecta and a Democratic triplex. The Democratic Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and both chambers of the state legislature. As ...