OREGON CITY, Oregon, Sept. 1 -- Clackamas Community College issued the following news: Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Clackamas Community College was invited to return for year five and will continue to receive Metallica Scholars funding to enhance career and technical education programs. The Metallica Scholars initiative was launched in 2019 by All Wit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas sat down with KOIN to discuss how she's advocating for more access to reproductive and mental health care for residents of Oregon's 6th District and fighting for common-sense solutions in Congress. Oregon Rep. Salinas on the fight for abortion and mental health care (https://www.koin.com/news/health/oregon-rep-salinas-on-the-fight-for-abo  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: The Laramie County Community College Ag & Equine Pathway was selected as the Region I winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award. Region 1 includes Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii. NAAE places high value on continuing education in agriculture. The Outstanding Pos  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2023: Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded schools, requires that schools act to prevent discrimination and harassment on campus. Today a coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia, led by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, announced that the states have filed an amicus (also known as a friend of the court) brief with the U.S. Ninth Circuit C  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 29 -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Education is thrilled to announce the organizations who will receive federal grant funds, known as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant. These funds, from U.S. Department of Education, support afterschool and summer learning opportunities. A total of 27 organizations will receive 21st CCLC grant funds each year over a 5-year period. In the first year  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2023: Today, Governor Tina Kotek submitted a list of state board and commission appointments to the Oregon Senate for confirmation. The Senate Committee on Rules is scheduled to consider the nominations during September Legislative Days, which run from September 27th through September 29th. "Oregonians deserve leaders that prioritize accountability, transparency, and high-quality customer service," Gover  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 30 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release: During the 2023 Legislative Session, lawmakers made several key changes and investments that will make a positive impact for Oregon students, teachers, school faculty, and parents in the upcoming school year and beyond. These include record investments in school funding and early literacy programs, initiatives to support educators and solve the substitute teacher shortage, upgrades for healthier school vent  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 31 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: Today, the Office of Economic Analysis' September 2023 Revenue Forecast indicated that Oregon's economy and state revenue outlook are stable. Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber (D - Beaverton & SW Portland) released the following statement in response: "Oregonians weathered incredible uncertainty these past few years, and thanks to strong, Democratic leadership, we're headed towards a soft  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 1 -- The Oregon Senate Democrats issued the following news release: This Labor Day weekend, working Oregonians who need to take time off work to care for important personal and familial life events can start receiving paid leave benefits through the state's new paid family and medical leave program, Paid Leave Oregon. Employees can apply for benefits online by visiting frances.oregon.gov/Claimant. Offering paid leave is critical to making Oregon's economy strong, allowing   more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 31 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: Today, the Office of Economic Analysis presented the quarterly revenue forecast which confirmed that the state continues to bring in record revenue. In response, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) released the following statement: "We must capitalize on this moment with real assets - not empty policies - to leave our state better off for the next generations. Oregonians are all   more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 31 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2023: Today, the Office of Economic Analysis released and presented to Oregon legislators its September revenue forecast and economic outlook, which showed Oregon's economy as stable. Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego) is releasing the following statement: "As Oregon's public schools welcome back students, we can see the importance of the unprecedented investments we made as a Legisla  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 31 -- Oregon State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, issued the following statement on Aug. 30, 2023: * * * Today, House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) issued the following statement upon the release of the quarterly revenue forecast: "Public safety must be our top priority, particularly cracking down on crime and the fentanyl crisis plaguing our communities. We must support our law enforcement and the critical work they are doing to make Oreg  more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 31 -- Oregon State Rep. Julie Fahey, D-West Eugene and Veneta, issued the following statement on Aug. 30, 2023: * * * Today, House Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene & Veneta) issued the following statement after the release of the latest quarterly state economic and revenue forecast: "Today's forecast shows stable, encouraging growth in our economy, including additional revenue that will help pay for our schools, health care, housing, and public safety services.   more

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 31 -- Oregon State Rep. Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, issued the following statement on Aug. 30, 2023: * * * Today, Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) issued the following statement after the release of a healthy revenue forecast: "In a position where we see so many people in need, having a strong economy is essential to continuing to deliver on the issues Oregonians care about most: homelessness, access to behavioral health and health care, community safety, and  more