Willamette Week

Oregon Joins Suit Against Trump Administration to Allow States to Set Vehicle Emissions Standards

In all, 24 states and two cities filed suit agains the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to continue to be able to set higher standard than federal government.

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Files for Reelection in 2020

Rosenblum, a two-term incumbent, filed on the first possible day.

Oregon Attorney General Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Continue to Allow Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts

AG Ellen Rosenblum asks the U.S. Supreme Court to continue to allow non-unanimous jury verdicts.

Murmurs: Jennifer Williamson Polling for Several Jobs

In other news: A WW reporter is going to Washington, D.C.

As Prosecutors and the Oregon Attorney General Spar, One State Employee Is Stuck in the Middle

Lawmakers questioned why that happened.

The Oregon Department of Justice Says Roy Jay Violated Settlement Agreement, Owes Millions in Restitution

The Oregon Department of Justice says African American Chamber President Roy Jay violated the terms of a 2017 settlement agreement by hiding assets.

Oregon Hate Crime Reform Bill Hits a Stumbling Block in Salem

“It would be a tragedy if we allowed another year to go by without providing necessary and adequate protections to Oregonians who have been the victims of bias crimes.”

The Oregon Department of Justice Says It Will Appeal Federal Judge Magistrate’s Ruling That Frank Gable Should Be Released

Oregon DOJ will appeal a federal magistrate judge’s ruling that Frank Gable should be released from prison.

Oregon District Attorney’s Association Email Raises Ethics Questions In Salem

The letter opposes a bill that would walk back mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for juvenile defendants.

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.

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