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Despite Mockery, Oregon Officials Are Poised to Investigate the Health Effects of WiFi on Schoolkids

A Wi-Fi safety study made it through the Oregon Legislature. Other bills didn’t survive.

Another Oregon Tax? This One’s for Kids

Creating children’s taxing districts is a perennial idea in Salem. This year, it’s getting some traction.

Environmental Watchdogs Say Lawmakers Must Tighten the Screws on Auto Scrapyards

A bill seeks to increase inspections. But does it do enough?

Oregon Bill Would Re-Classify Deputy District Attorneys as Public Safety Officers for Pension Purposes

Deputy district attorneys want the same pension benefits as police and firefighters.

Oregon Considers Changing Its Hate Crime Laws to Collect Better Data

Senate Bill 577 will create a hotline for hate crime victims and change the existing “intimidation” charge to a new “bias crime” charge.

On the Oregon Coast, Vacation Rentals Are Growing Faster Than New Construction

Affordable housing advocates and powerful Sen. Betsy Johnson want to shift tourism dollars for tourist towns with limited housing.

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