MIAMI, Florida, June 22 (TNSper) -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its leading Aircraft Finance Team in Miami with the addition of Partner William R. Coleman, who has transferred from the firm's Portland, Oregon, office. Mr. Coleman works on a wide variety of general finance, asset and structured transactions under both conventional and Islamic principles. Mr. Coleman's arrival in Miami follows that of Donald G. Gray,  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on June 21, 2023: * * * After Janelle Bynum -- the handpicked candidate of extreme Democrats in Washington D.C. -- announced she will run in the 5th Congressional district, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement: "Every crisis Oregon faces, extreme liberal Janelle Bynum has made worse. From sustained attacks on public safety and voting to slash  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release: Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum celebrates the Oregon Legislature's passage of House Bill 2005, which now heads to the Governor's desk. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death among children and teens. "Guns assembled at home from online kits --or made from instructions on 3D-printers --are weapons of choice for gun traffickers and those who cannot otherwise legally obtain a gun,  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today, legislative leaders announced Oregon's 2023-2025 Climate Budget framework aimed at reducing emissions and improving disaster-resiliency in communities across Oregon. Like the 2022 Climate Resilience Budget, the 2023-2025 Climate Budget is part of the Legislature's commitment to establishing regular spending to address and respond to the negative effects of climate change. The Clim  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2426 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The new law gives Oregon drivers the choice to pump their own gas or receive service from a gas station attendant. Under the new law, at least 50% of the pumps must still offer attended service for elderly, disabled, or preference-driven customers. "This bill strikes a balance between consumer preferences  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed the bipartisan Hope and Recovery Bill (House Bill 2513), which aims to strengthen and improve the implementation of Oregon voter-approved Measure 110 (The Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act). The Hope and Recovery Bill works to make these services available to all Oregonians who need them by: * Bolstering staffing and improve application processes t  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3201 with bipartisan support. The bill will leverage up to $700 million in federal funding to expand high-speed internet coverage in Oregon. "Everyone in Oregon needs access to the internet to keep up in the 21st Century," said chief sponsor of the bill Senator Aaron Woods (D - Wilsonville). "Internet access should not be limited by where you live  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, Senate Democrats passed House Bill 2991 and House Bill 3005 to break down barriers and expand access to high quality child care and early learning. These bills will help Oregon grow our child care workforce and make it easier for childcare programs to open and expand. HB 2991 will help to identify and break down barriers for child care workers, by directing the Department of Early   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Yesterday, the Oregon Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 825. This bill will empower Oregonians who are buying a home for the first time by changing reporting requirements for first-time homebuyer savings accounts from financial institutions to home buyers directly, to encourage participation with the program. "For many Oregon families, homeownership is the foundation of economic stabi  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1089, establishing a Universal Health Plan Governance Board, which will be tasked with creating a proposal to deliver quality health care to more Oregonians at a lower cost. This new health care plan will support families being gouged by health insurance companies. "Right now, Oregonians are at the mercy of the insurance industry, forced to choos  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 498 A, a bill making Oregon's estate tax more workable for multigenerational farms, fishing businesses, and family forestlands. It allows up to $15 million of farm, forest, and fishing property to be excluded from the value of estates that pay the estate tax. "Oregon's farming, fishing, and forestry families provide food and fi  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: After successfully negotiating a framework to end the six-week-long peaceful, constitutional protest, media highlighted the wins for all Oregonians within the framework. The Oregonian Editorial Board said: "Democrats made the right call to compromise on abortion and gun-safety bills in order to address the numerous emergencies facing Oregonians... Predictably, Democratic and Republican l  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed HB 2994B, a bill that extends coverage of hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices to children. "In both my time on the House and Senate Health Care Committees, I've been proud to champion legislation that puts the health of families and children first," said Senator Wlnsvey Campos (D-Aloha), a co-sponsor of the bill. "Now as Co-Chai  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 2009, greenlighting the 2023-2025 Economic Incentives Modernization Budget framework. This framework, paired with Oregon CHIPS, will bolster Oregon's economy and ensure good-paying jobs by growing long- term, sustainable businesses. These investments will enhance and reinforce Oregon's status as a key player in the United States semicon  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 546 to keep Oregonians and their families safe from toxins in cosmetic and personal care products. Companies regularly put cancer-causing, immune suppression, and hormone disruption products like mercury, formaldehyde, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into cosmetics and personal care products available in drugstores and su  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed several bills supporting and honoring Oregon veterans and active duty military members. Including: * House Bill 2144: Expands qualification for fallen hero roadside memorials. Passed 25 - 0 * House Bill 2147: Ensures unclaimed veterans' remains are properly interred. Honors our fallen veterans and brings them home to be laid to rest. Passed 25 - 0 * House  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1048, which directs the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to establish a small business development program to aid qualified small businesses to compete for ODOT public improvement contracts. "This bill will make sure that Oregonians' hard earned tax dollars are wisely used to repair our essential transportation infrastructure and boost  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Senate passed the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (Senate Bill 619), which will empower Oregonians with the knowledge and control they need to protect their privacy. SB 619 will provide Oregonians with a number of important rights over their personal information and imposes specific obligations on large businesses who collect, use, store, disclose, analyze, delete or modify consumer  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon House of Representatives passed the amended House Bill 2645B. Oregon currently does not charge for misdemeanor fentanyl possession. House Bill 2645 B creates a Class A misdemeanor penalty for possession of certain amounts of fentanyl. According to the Oregon Health Authority, the number of fatal and unintentional overdoses involving fentanyl in Oregon more than doubled f  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3550 which makes technical fixes to the statute which mandates state agencies to buy or lease only zero-emission vehicles unless they find them unsuitable. This builds on the work of past legislatures to electrify state agency vehicles. Oregon has a requirement for state agencies to make 100 percent of new vehicle purchases zero-emission by 2025 fo  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate responded to the call of families of children with significant disabilities by establishing a permanent program to allow parents to serve as their attendant care providers. Senate Bill 91B passed unanimously. The measure ensures that children with the most complex needs have access to the support they need to thrive in the community and that parents can meet the fi  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, with bipartisan support, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3410, which allocates $32.2 million to improve rural infrastructure and promote revitalization throughout the state. The bill includes the following provisions: * $10 million for the Regional Revitalization Strategies Consortium. This money will be used for grants and loans to develop housing in rural areas and small citi  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2697, with bipartisan support, to address the hospital staffing shortages and help providers deliver high-quality care for their patients. The bill will specify nurse staffing ratios for specified hospital units and empower frontline health workers to have a voice in their workplaces. Nearly 70% of Oregon's nurses say they are experiencing severe  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2281, a significant legislative milestone aimed at fortifying civil rights protections in public schools. The bill will empower school districts to address and prevent discrimination more effectively. HB 2281 requires the designation of civil rights coordinators within school districts, ensuring there is a dedicated point of contact for matters re  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Senate passed Senate Bill 556, which prohibits the Oregon Department of Human Services from taking the assets that rightfully belong to children and youth in foster care, unless required by federal law. Instead, these funds will be set aside in a designated fund established by the State Treasury to be used for expenses like sports, music lessons, tutoring, uniforms, costumes, st  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3043 to expand the Toxic-Free Kids Act which will reduce exposure to toxic chemicals from products marketed for children. In 2015, the Toxic Free Kids Act was passed to keep every kid in Oregon safe and healthy. Since then more than 4,000 reports have been filed with the Oregon Health Authority on chemicals of concern in kids' products. "I am inc  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2010, a key component of the Drought and Water Security Budget and Policy Package, and House Bill 2929, which allows the Water Resources Department to quickly shutdown threats to our safe water supply. After years of drought harming Oregonians across the state, this set of investments and protections promotes fresh, clean and safe water supply for  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2793, which will form the Jurisdictional Transfer Advisory Committee to start the development of a statewide plan to improve and invest in 'Orphan Highways'. Oregon has several important roads that were initially created for different reasons than they are used for now. Some were originally built as highways to connect rural areas to markets, but   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate voted to pass several bills that will take action on Oregon's behavioral health and addiction crises. House Bill 2235, which requires the Oregon Health Authority to convene a work group to study access to behavioral health treatment, with a focus on workforce recruitment and retention, in rural and medically underserved areas of this state. "House Bill 2235 will   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today the Oregon State Senate passed Senate Bill 488, taking action on pollution from municipal waste incinerators harming air quality and public health. Covanta Marion, Oregon's only municipal waste incinerator, will be required to make a plan to increase monitoring emissions for 12 months. They have to send this plan to the Department of Environmental Quality and start using it within t  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Yesterday, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) carried House Bill 3127 A on the Senate floor, a measure banning TikTok on government-owned devices. It passed unanimously. The federal government and twenty-nine states have banned TikTok on government devices. TikTok represents a significant privacy and security concern to state government and Oregonians more broadly. "The issue of  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2645. This bipartisan bill gives law enforcement another tool to keep our communities safe by cracking down on possession of fentanyl. Oregon currently does not charge for misdemeanor fentanyl possession like the law does for other controlled substances. HB 2645 closes this inconsistency by creating this Class A misdemeanor penalty for possession  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Senate passed Senate Bill 420 with bipartisan support. If SB 420 is signed into law, Oregon will join 39 other states in establishing a brain injury resource facilitation program, which will be housed within the Oregon Department of Human Services. "My family and I know the challenges of caring for a loved one with a traumatic brain injury. In these difficult situations, anythi  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Senate passed Senate Bill 900 with bipartisan support. This legislation establishes the Task Force on Organized Retail Theft geared towards making Oregon businesses and communities safer. The Task Force will be administered by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission charged with creating recommendations for changes to state laws or policies that will assist Oregon's law enforceme  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3173 unanimously. This bill creates a 15-member Task Force on Tribal Consultation to identify and clarify the requirements of state agencies to maintain a just, respectful consultation process with the Tribes in Oregon and hold them accountable for cooperating with the Tribes. The Task Force will include one member of each of the nine federally rec  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate voted to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screenings by passing SB 1041. SB 1041 makes medically necessary breast cancer diagnostic imaging tests and supplemental breast exams free to patients by requiring commercial insurance plans to cover those costs. While the total cost of a mammogram is usually covered by insurance, further diagnostic testing such   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: The Oregon Senate just unanimously passed HB 3127, which aligns Oregon with the federal government and 27 other states in prohibiting the installation and download of products controlled by hostile foreign governments on state owned cell phones and computers, including popular video app TikTok. "I believe in prioritizing the safety and security of individuals, especially when it comes to their online pres  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 91 B, a measure establishing a Department of Human Services (DHS) program to compensate parents who provide attendant care services to their minor child with very high medical or behavioral needs. "This issue arose when parents began asking for an extension of a federal program that compensated them for providing care during the COVID-19 pandemi  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today the Oregon State Senate passed Senate Bill 192, which implements the Prescription Drug Affordability Board's recommendations to increase prescription drug price transparency and affordability. The bill requires pharmacy benefit managers, companies that handle prescription medicines, to report the money they receive from drug manufacturers. The bill also changes how the Prescription   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 85 to protect public health, animal welfare, and access to water in communities with large confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). When they are properly managed, located, and monitored, CAFOs are a source of low-cost meat, milk, and eggs. However, CAFOs can produce a number of contaminants that pose a serious threat to the health, safety, a  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Today, Deputy Leader Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) carried House Bill 3204 A on the Senate floor, a measure that: (1) Reduces the amount of time a school district can approve or deny an application for a student to attend a virtual charter school from 14 days to 5 days; (2) Reduces the amount of time allowed for a parent or guardian to appeal the decision from 30 days to 14 days; (3) E  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3031 with bipartisan support to improve air quality and eliminate airborne pathogens in schools around the state, keeping Oregon students and teachers safe and healthy. The bill will help Oregon schools receive federal funds to upgrade their HVAC systems, assess ventilation systems, place carbon dioxide monitors in each classroom, and submit a re  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed, with bipartisan support, Senate Joint Resolution 34, which will put before Oregon voters a constitutional amendment to establish an independent commission to review and set salaries for public officials. The resolution would prohibit state officials, employees, lobbyists, and the immediate families of state officials or employees, from serving on the indep  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Yesterday, Oregon Senate Democrats passed 45 bills to improve the lives of Oregonians across the state, most with bipartisan support. Moving these priorities forward was only possible after Senate Democrats rescued this session by negotiating an end to the Senate Republican walkout. All of these bills went through the Legislature's rigorous committee process and were vetted by the public,  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Senate passed Senate Bill 919. This bill will help address Oregon's housing crisis, and particularly the shortage of "middle housing" by granting new tools for local governments to incentivize new construction. Middle housing is a range of house-scale buildings with multiple units including, duplexes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), triplexes, quadplexes and cottage clusters.   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: The work of the Oregon people continued yesterday as the Senate passed more critical legislation to address issues in communities across the state, from wildfire preparedness to broadband expansion. All these bills went through the Legislature's rigorous committee process and were vetted by the public, subject matter experts, advocates and lawmakers from both parties. "This week we are s  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Today the Oregon senate passed a suite of bills to support the healthcare workforce and expand access to vital preventative care for Oregonians. House Bill 2278 which will allow pharmacists to administer the flu vaccine to kids six months of age or older. Currently, kids between the ages of six months and seven years need an office visit to be vaccinated. Since 2002, annual flu shots hav  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Overcoming an internet outage that halted work for several hours, Democrats led the Oregon Senate in passing dozens of bills to urgently respond to the needs of our state. All these bills went through the Legislature's rigorous committee process and were vetted by the public, subject matter experts, advocates and lawmakers from both parties. "Oregonians are counting on us to fix our hous  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Today, Senate Democrats passed House Bill 3242 B, a measure creating additional avenues for plaintiffs to file lawsuits against insurance companies, bogging down Oregon's court system, and raising insurance premiums for Oregonians. "Oregon already has one of the strongest consumer protection statutes in the nation when it comes to insurance. We need to be honest about what this bill is ab  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, Senate Bill 99 passed the Oregon Senat. This bill establishes a bill of rights for LGBTQIA2S+ older adult residents of long term and community-based care facilities. In 2021, the Oregon LGBTQ+ Older Adult Survey found that 50 percent of people aged 55 or older who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, or two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) are struggling to  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 283 to support teachers by addressing the shortage of educators in Oregon's K-12 schools. In 2021, Oregon's school districts reported over 1,820 job vacancies, 85 percent of which required education beyond a high school diploma. Oregon has an overall three-year attrition rate for teachers of approximately 36 percent, with higher rates for teache  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 3215 and House Bill 3059 to improve support and assistance for Oregonians impacted by wildfires and other disasters. HB 3215 establishes the Disaster Housing Recovery Fund and allows Oregon Housing and Community Services Department (OHCS) to provide loans, grants, or other forms of assistance to repair, replace, rebuild, or address infrastructure needs for homes damaged  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Yesterday, Senate Democrats voted to drive multifamily housing investors out of Oregon and exacerbate the housing crisis by passing Senate Bill 611 B, limiting yearly rent increases to 10%. "The San Francisco Solution, also known as Senate Bill 611, is nothing more than a case of misplaced compassion and a talking point that lacks all logic and reality. It will force landlords to increase  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, Oregon Senate Democrats passed Senate Bill 611 to keep Oregon renters housed and address the rising cost of rent each year. Oregonians have been faced with rent increases up to 14.6% over the last year, on top of other cost increases for groceries, healthcare, and more. Many Oregonians cannot bear these increased costs, and risk homelessness or other devastating consequences if they  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 972, which requires the Oregon Health Authority to "procure and administer" a state-based health insurance exchange website. Currently 18 states utilize a state-based exchange, while other states -- including Oregon -- utilize healthcare.gov, the health insurance exchange website administered by the federal government. SB 972 requires Oregon to  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1, which will allow taxpayers to voluntarily self-report their race and ethnicity while filing tax returns for the purpose of generating data for later analysis of revenue policy through an equity lens. The bill passed 17-8 and now heads to the House for consideration. "The data we gather thanks to Senate Bill 1 will help us better understand h  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 3, which will add to Oregon high school graduation requirements one half-credit of personal finance education and one half-credit of higher education and career path skills. The bill passed 24-1 and now heads to the House for consideration. As defined in the bill, personal finance education includes instruction on: * Credit scores, how to buil  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: This week, the Oregon Senate passed a package of legislation that builds on the work that previous legislatures have done to protect our communities from devastating wildfires. With this new legislation, lawmakers are focused on improving our emergency management system and encouraging wildfire preparation and education. House Bill 2522 directs the State Fire Marshal to conduct a full ove  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 582, which requires greater safety and training standards for EV charging installations. To meet the state's zero-emission vehicle and clean energy transition goals, Oregon needs to rapidly increase EV charging infrastructure, and this bill will ensure that Oregon maintains a high standard for safety in the electrical workforce as we work to meet  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Yesterday, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2426 with overwhelming support, giving drivers a choice in how they fill up their vehicles at gas stations statewide. Currently, Oregon is one of two states that prohibits drivers from pumping their own gas. "Because I belong to a commercial fueling cooperative, I have pumped my own fuel for years. I have yet to light myself on fire. I have y  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: The Oregon Senate approved Senate Bill 1013, a measure to allow siting of one recreational vehicle (RV) on a rural residential zoned property, increasing housing options in rural Oregon. It is currently awaiting a signature from the Governor. "One of the greatest responsibilities the Legislature was tasked with this session was finding ways to increase the supply of housing and stabilize Oregon's workforc  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 22 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 21, 2023: Yesterday, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 498 A, a bill making Oregon's estate tax more workable for multigenerational farms, fishing businesses, and family forestlands. It allows up to $15 million of farm, forest, and fishing property to be excluded from the value of estates that pay the estate tax. "This is a major issue for Oregon's natural resource families who fuel our economy.  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, Deputy Leader Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) carried Senate Bill 1040 B on the Senate floor, a first-in-the-nation concept taking immediate action to address Oregon's child care crisis felt in every corner of the state. The bill directs the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to establish a pilot program for child micro centers. It passed unanimously and is headed to the Ho  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate unanimously passed two significant bills, House Bill 2271 and House Bill 3001, further reinforcing the state's commitment to supporting veterans and their families. These bills will provide crucial assistance to student veterans and recognize Gold Star Families for their sacrifice. The bills passed the House on a bipartisan vote and now heads to the Governor's des  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 337 to respond to the crisis in Oregon's Public Defense System. Access to defense counsel is a constitutional right that too many Oregonians are currently waiting to receive, including approximately 200 people sitting in county jails without an attorney. Addressing this ongoing crisis was a top priority for legislative leaders this session. It n  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 23 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 22, 2023: Earlier today, the Oregon State Senate passed House Bill 2161 B, a measure that will increase the value of small forestland owner forest conservation tax credit for Small Forestland Owners (SFOs) by increasing certified stumpage value by 25 percent. "When the Private Forest Accord was passed during the 2022 Legislative Session, many of our Small Forestland Owners were negatively impacted   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 21 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 20, 2023: Today, Oregon takes a significant step forward in addressing wildfire risks and promoting community resilience with the passage of Senate Bill 80. Building upon the foundation laid by the 2019 legislature's comprehensive wildfire preparedness bill, SB 762, this new legislation will strengthen the state's wildfire preparedness efforts. "We can protect Oregon in wildfire seasons to come onl  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on June 23, 2023: Today, the Oregon Senate passed two bipartisan bills to provide critical relief for crime victims in the state. House Bill 2676 will make critical updates to the statute for Oregon's Crime Victims' Compensation Program that expands eligibility criteria and increases benefits for more Oregonians. These changes will make it easier for victims and survivors to access benefits for the duratio  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 24 (TNSper) -- Williamette University issued the following news: Willamette Law is thrilled to announce five new faculty members who will join Willamette Law beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. This new cohort of faculty marks the largest in recent Willamette Law history. Each faculty member will play an integral role in both strengthening the College's scholarly identity while building out its experiential learning course offerings. Both the Appointments Committee a  more