VIENNA, Virginia, May 6 -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Celebrates Oregon Senate Rules Committee Advancing Oregon Journalism Protection Act Salem, OR - This afternoon, the Oregon Senate Rules Committee voted 3-2 to advance SB 686, the Oregon Journalism Protection Act, which would require large online tech platforms to fairly compensate Oregon news organizations for local content that contributes to platform profits. Sponsored by Senato  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 6 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU and Legacy Health agree to terminate plans to integrate organizations In August 2023, Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health announced their intent to combine and create an integrated health system. Today, the organizations have entered into a mutual agreement to terminate the transaction. After careful consideration of the evolving operating environment, the organizations have   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 6 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy OHSU research team finds moderate risk for preterm birth, low birth weight By Erik Robinson An updated systematic review finds that consuming cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death. The study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University published today in the   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research posted the following news: * * * Public Comment: Oregon Proposal Will Not Save Legacy Media Arlington, VA -- The American Consumer Institute (ACI) submitted comments regarding Oregon's proposed SB 686. While proponents beleive unfair digital competition has sparked the demise of legacy media outlets, this proposed policy is more likely to undermine an equitable mission than solve it.  more