EUGENE, Oregon, April 7 (TNSper) -- Lane Community College issued the following news release on April 6, 2023: Lane Community College President, Dr. Stephanie Bulger, has been appointed to the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. With over 19 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Bulger has held various leadership positions, including Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services at the San Diego Community College District, where she has served 100,000 students at three colleg  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In case you missed it, gas prices in Oregon are projected to spike. Energy prices have skyrocketed 42 percent since Joe Biden took office and gas prices have surged 52 percent. And yet, just last week, Andrea Salinas sided with the extreme left and voted against H.R. 1, legislation to lower energy costs. "Andrea Salinas clearly has no regard for the impact of high gas prices on hardworking Orego  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on April 7, 2023: In response to the ongoing groundwater contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin, today Governor Tina Kotek reiterated her commitment to coordinating an inter-agency response that includes testing and treatment of affected wells, pursuing a contract with a local community-based organization to engage in this effort, and dedicating a project manager to support safe drinking water. "Every Oregonian s  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on April 7, 2023: * * * Tina Kotek issued the following statement in response to the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruling. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed last November by anti-abortion groups in Texas. It aims to block use of Mifepristone, one of two medications used for abortion care and to treat miscarriages, in the United States. "This is a shameful, dangerous  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 4 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on April 3, 2023: The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) today announced its plan to end reimbursement standards for remote work that were established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reinstated policy, which comes at the direction of Governor Tina Kotek, will end the pandemic-era practice of reimbursing employees who work remotely, including those who work out-of-state to travel to their offices in   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 4 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on April 3, 2023: Bipartisan coalition of Senators passed Senate Bill 543. Sponsored by Senator Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro), SB 543 would prohibit the use of polystyrene foam containers and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in sales of prepared food. "Polystyrene is a threat to the health of our communities and our land," said Senator Sollman. "This is a step towards a more sustainable and mindful approach  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 6 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on April 5, 2023: The Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 166, which will further protect voters, election workers, and the integrity of Oregon's electoral process. In response to rising threats against election officials, the bill defends voters' right to privacy, increases penalties for harassment of election workers, and sets new guidelines for annual county elections security plans. "Election workers are   more

SALEM, Oregon, April 5 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: This week, Oregon House Democrats passed a series of bills that will protect Oregonians during their most vulnerable moments and hold bad acting businesses and offenders accountable for unfair and predatory behavior. "This is about putting people over profits - and empowering Oregonians to stand up for themselves," said Representative Nathan Sosa (D-Greater Hillsboro). "When consumers and small businesses  more

EUGENE, Oregon, April 6 (TNSpar) -- Lane Community College issued the following news release: A primary care clinic and career technical education program are set to be established in Cottage Grove, South Lane County, thanks to a collaborative effort by the Community Health Centers of Lane County (CHCLC), Lane Community College (LCC), and various community partners. Lane County's Federal delegation and a $1.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture have played crucial rol  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 7 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on April 6, 2023: The Oregon State Senate passed Senate Bill 615, which will empower law enforcement with new tools to deter street racing, including tougher consequences for those convicted of street racing. This change comes after multiple street racing crashes in Oregon have claimed the lives of both racers and pedestrians. "Street racing is dangerous for racers, other road users, and pedestrians," said  more