DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, in a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, Governor Polis, joined fellow governors in urging the commissioner to provide guidance on the taxability of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefits, and also encouraged the IRS to prevent double taxation. The Governor was joined by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Massachusetts Governor Maura  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Donald Trump and House Republicans are hellbent on repealing the Affordable Care Act. New data released today shows 145,509 total individuals are now enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage in Oregon. House Republicans have already promised to blindly follow puppet master Trump in his efforts to strip essential health care programs from a record-breaking 20 million Americans. Repealing th  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 25 -- Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: Jane Lubchenco, PhD, University Distinguished Professor at Oregon State University (OSU) and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) administrator, will present the 2024 Ferguson Family Lecture, "Making Waves: Science, the Planet, and Our Future" on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:15 p.m. An expert in the ocean, climate change, and the interactions between the enviro  more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Jan. 27 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: Eastern Oregon University professor Michael Sell has returned from a year-long sabbatical, and following a gallery opening at Nightingale Gallery, will present a Colloquium on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sell's photographic work explores mortality, subcultures, and the progression of time through ritualistic and documentary practices. Using traditionally formal approaches to his subjects, these  more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Jan. 24 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: In response to the high demand for Special Education teachers in Oregon, EOU proudly offers its Special Education Initial Teacher Licensure (SEITL) Undergraduate hybrid program. The hybrid nature of this program addresses the shortage of SPED teachers in Oregon by making it accessible to potential teacher candidates who are unable to move to La Grande, or those who are already working as school district employees  more

NEWBERG, Oregon, Jan. 24 -- George Fox University issued the following news release: George Fox University's College of Business received its 10-year re-accreditation from the ACPSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs). The rigorous accreditation process focuses on teaching excellence and academic rigor. More than 1,200 programs in more than 60 countries hold ACBSP accreditation. The process for accreditation involves multiple years of data collection to ensure program qua  more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Jan. 27 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: A career in teaching is right around the corner at Eastern Oregon University. Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is pleased to offer a comprehensive undergraduate teacher preparation program in elementary education, designed to provide future educators with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the dynamic field of teaching. EOU understands the importance of a well-rounded education for future educators.   more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Jan. 26 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: Eastern Oregon University's Health and Human Performance program is "picking up the pace" for a community health class project. This semester, the students revived the free walking program for adults in the community of La Grande, under the direction of Dr. Kelly McNeil. Walk for LIFE - Learn, Interact, Fun, Exercise is a free fourteen-week program aimed at increasing physical activity to reduce chronic disease  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 27 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: Oregon Health & Science University and the House Officers Union bargaining teams are very pleased to announce that they reached a tentative agreement on a new contract during their Jan. 25 bargaining session. HOU members will be asked to vote to ratify the new contract. Together, the teams came to what they believe is a historic collective bargaining agreement for the house officers. If ratifi  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 26 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: Oregon Health & Science University narrowed an operating loss in its health system from the first to the second quarter, but will need to redouble efforts to improve its financial outlook to break even for the fiscal year that ends June 30, the university's board of directors heard Thursday, during a regular public meeting. OHSU clinical activity continues to grow year-over-year with strong dem  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 27 (TNSres) -- The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: The statewide graduation rate for the class of 2023 is 81.3 percent, tying the previous class as the second highest graduation rate ever recorded in Oregon, according to data (https://www.oregon.gov/ode/reports-and-data/students/Pages/Cohort-Graduation-Rate.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery) released today by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). While the ov  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 26 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: Pamela Runner, 77, of Corvallis, sat quietly in an Oregon Health & Science University exam room as she waited for the big reveal. With the click of a computer mouse, OHSU audiologist Jennifer Fowler, Au.D., CCC-A, turned on Pamela's new cochlear implant for the first time. Fowler pointed to Pamela's husband of 58 years, Steve Runner, cuing him to break the silence. Before he could speak, Pamela  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Jan. 19 -- Oregon State University issued the following university news: The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a presidential compensation adjustment and elected board officers. The board approved a 6% pay increase for President Jayathi Murthy, increasing her annual compensation to $747,300. "Especially given the size and complexity of OSU, President Murthy's performance has been exceptional," said Kirk Schueler, chair of the board. "Her steady le  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 25 -- The Oregon Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: In today's Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response, Democrats unveiled their not-so-grand plan to address Measure 110. Republicans have also introduced several key pieces of legislation which can be found on OLIS. A brief media availability will be held outside of the Senate Republican Office after the Democrats' press event. "Above all, I am saddened by the Democrats'  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 22 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release: This evening, the members of the Oregon House Democratic Caucus selected House Majority Leader Julie Fahey as their nominee for Speaker of the House, a position that will be filled by a vote of the full House chamber when Speaker Dan Rayfield ends his term as Speaker. Earlier in the day, Speaker Rayfield shared a letter with legislators announcing his intention to remain Speaker through the February legisla  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 25 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: The PGE Foundation PGE, the philanthropic arm of Portland General Electric, is pleased to announce the appointment of Angelica Espinosa as the new board chair, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Espinosa, PGE Senior Vice President Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, succeeds outgoing chair, former PGE CEO and President Peggy Fowler. Fowler served on the board for 26 years, including four  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 24 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments (RJAHI), a leading national sponsor of affordable housing, has hired Ted Holman as vice president of institutional sales for the Western Region. Based in San Francisco, Holman will raise investment capital for affordable multifamily developments qualifying for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and for the preservation of affordable housing. He will cov  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 23 -- The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Several advisory committees holding public meetings in February are listed below. There may be other committees meeting during the month as well. You can find information about these and all other advisory committee meetings on our "Get Involved" website (https://www.oregon.gov/odot/Get-Involved/Pages/index.aspx) and by clicking the links below. You can also check Oregon's Publi  more