EUGENE, Oregon, May 10 (TNSpar) -- Lane Community College issued the following news release: Lane Community College (LCC) is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University (ASU) to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU program. MyPath2ASU(TM) allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, ensuring a smooth transition process and student success. MyPath2ASU(TM) is a s  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 12 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 11, 2023: Again in recognition of National Nurses Week, House Republicans attempted to withdraw House Bill 2141 from the House Committee on Judiciary. This legislation would have awarded hospital workers the same protections offered to many other sectors including emergency medical services providers, taxi operators, flaggers, highway workers, correction officers, and youth authority staff. This legi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 9 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: Over the weekend, Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) finally admitted that the Republican walkout is about their opposition to bills protecting abortion rights and advancing gun safety. Republicans previously claimed they were walking out on their jobs because of a sincere objection to the Senate's process, an objection which was already rebutted by nonpartisan legislative counsel and the courts. Senate Republicans  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 10 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: In recognition of National Nurses Week, House Republicans attempted to withdraw House Bill 2408 from the Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee. This legislation would have allowed Oregon to join the other 39 states around the nation that are a part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The motion to withdraw the bill failed with 30 votes in support and 29 votes against - just one vote   more

SALEM, Oregon, May 12 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 11, 2023: Republican leadership met with Democrat leadership this morning for the second day in a row. "Following Wednesday's leadership meeting, at my request, President Wagner agreed not to hold floor sessions this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is my hope that this will give us time to work out a legitimate agreement that will benefit all Oregonians. "I have communicated that I will be availabl  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 12 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 11, 2023: Representative Tracy Cramer (R-Gervais) introduced an amendment to House Bill 5015 to increase funding for the State School Fund to $10.4 billion. The Governor's recommended budget was $9.9 billion, while Democrats have proposed a budget of $10.1 billion. It was recently reported that Oregon school districts are facing serious staff cuts with the state's budget proposal, with one superinten  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 12 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 11, 2023: Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego) adjourned the Senate until Monday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. His decision to adjourn until Monday will allow for ongoing conversations between a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers about how they can deliver for the people of Oregon this legislative session. President Wagner is releasing the following statement: "I hope this agreement to pause S  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 10 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 9, 2023: On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Representative Maxine Dexter (D-Portland), a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician, is urging Oregonians to take notice of the enormous harm illicitly-manufactured fentanyl is having on the health and safety of our community and to consider taking action to help protect Oregonians. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid, 50 times more potent than   more

SALEM, Oregon, May 9 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on May 8, 2023: The Senate Committee on Health Care voted unanimously to send House Bill 2395 to the Senate Floor. House Bill 2395 will increase the availability of overdose reversing treatment, such as Narcan and naloxone, in Oregon. "This bill will make live-saving medication more available across Oregon," said Senate Healthcare Committee Chair and Sen. Deb Patterson (D - Salem). "Thank you to all of the l  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, May 10 (TNSper) -- Oregon State University issued the following university news: Becky Bangs has been appointed executive director of the Oregon State University Office of Equal Opportunity and Access and OSU's Title IX coordinator effective May 15. Bangs currently serves as director of equal opportunity investigations and deputy Title IX coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA). The office oversees OSU's compliance with federal, state and university p  more