Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oregon
AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray
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Americans for Tax Reform: DeSantis is Right - Congress Can't Coerce States to Collect Federal Car Tax
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on May 26, 2026, by John Kartch, Mike Palicz and Rachel Loren:
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DeSantis is Right: Congress Can't Coerce States to Collect Federal Car Tax
"Commandeering state DMVs into federal tax collectors is not constitutional. The proposed tax is bad on its own, but this aspect is an attempt at usurping state sovereignty."
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Over the weekend, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) weighed in against the attempted federal co
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
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Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
In their amicus br
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BLS: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metro Area Employment Down 32,600 From March 2025 to March 2026
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 26, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area employment down 32,600 from March 2025 to March 2026
From March 2025 to March 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 8 metropolitan areas, decreased in 8 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 371 areas.
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Chart: Over-the-year percent change in total nonfarm employment for metrop
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Coast Guard rescues hiker from cliff on God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard rescues hiker from cliff on God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon
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SEATTLE- A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, Sunday.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., on May 24, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were contacted by Linco
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Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.
"Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita
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Md. A.G. Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 3 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Tr
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
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Oregon Attorney General's Office Attends White House Medicaid Fraud Roundtable, Brings Enforcement Record and Long Track Record of Wins
SALEM, Oregon, May 26 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Oregon Attorney General's Office Attends White House Medicaid Fraud Roundtable, Brings Enforcement Record and Long Track Record of Wins
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Oregon DOJ Highlights That Enforcement Works Best in Partnership
Senior staff from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield's office attended Vice President JD Vance's Task Force on Fraud roundtable at the White House today, with a clear message: Oregon fig
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SEMI Foundation, National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
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National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectroni
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Sen. Merkley Issues Letter to GAO
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following letter to Government Accountability Office:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 20, 2026
The Honorable Orice Williams Brown
Acting Comptroller General
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 50548
Dear Acting Comptroller General Williams Brown:
I write with significant concerns about the Navy's proposed "Golden Fleet" initiative, inc
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Sen. Wyden Issues Letter to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 15, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
Thank you for your response to my December 10 letter regarding the escalating threat posed by nitazenes and other highly-potent synt
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Sen. Wyden Issues Letter to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Secretary Kennedy,
Since you became Secretary, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) has gutted the
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Sens. Warren, King, Wyden Issue Letter to GAO
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter to the Government Accountability Office:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 17, 2026
Orice Williams Brown
Acting Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20548
Dear Ms. Williams Brown:
We write to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) con
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Sens. Wyden, Markey Issue Letter to SBA
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 14, 2026
The Honorable Kelly Loeffler
Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St, SW
Washington, DC 20416
Dear Administrator Loeffler:
We write to request information from the Small Business Administration (SBA)
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Sens. Wyden, Warren Issue Letter to Treasury Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, to the U.S. Department of the Treasury:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 14, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Treasury Secretary
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20220
Secretary Bessent:
We write to demand immediate action to ensure the
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Sens. Wyden, Whitehouse Issue Letter to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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Here is the text of the letter:
April 14, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
In the absence of a Senate-confirmed Gener
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These California Wildflowers Could Save Other Plants
DAVIS, California, May 26 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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These California Wildflowers Could Save Other Plants
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As wildflowers go, the mountain jewelflower is demure, clever and quietly unbreakable. It has spread across many of California's iconic landscapes, from Sonoma wine country to the oak-dotted foothills, even over the Sierra Crest, where snow covers the ground during winter.
"It seems at first glance like it could grow just about anywhere," s
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