Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oregon
2026 ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 3 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings All-America Teams Announced
The 2026 Pacific Association Division All-America teams have been announced by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods. The Pacific Association Division is comprised of junior colleges from the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) and the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC).
The selec
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23 State A.G.'s Oppose Labor's Proposed Rule Weakening Fiduciary Duties for Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A group of 23 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The coalition expressed strong concerns about the proposal's potential to undermine the fiduciary duty of prudence established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, risking harm to workers' retirement savings.
The coalition argues
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Advocacy Blueprints Principal Tisdale Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats":
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I. Introduction
Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ
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Alliance for Career Education Challenges Department of Education's Earnings Accountability Methodology
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Alliance for Career Education in the States, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ACES, representing career colleges and vocational schools in 32 states, advocates that the Department's methodology for measuring post-graduation earnings is flawed and inconsistent with congressional intent.
The letter critiques the Department's rel
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Attorney General Rayfield Names Scott Moore as Senior Director of Strategic Communications
SALEM, Oregon, June 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Names Scott Moore as Senior Director of Strategic Communications
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Moore will oversee communications, constituent services, and public records functions in the senior leadership role
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the appointment of Scott Moore as Senior Director of Strategic Communications at the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ). Moore brings m
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Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
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Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled,
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Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
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Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again!
Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact
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Bynum Introduces Bipartisan, Comprehensive Bill to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bynum Introduces Bipartisan, Comprehensive Bill to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans
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Today, U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced their new comprehensive legislation to hold claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans and survivors' earned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The bill was also co-led by Re
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Cataldo Community Residential to Pay $60,000 to Resolve EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Charge
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Cataldo Community Residential to Pay $60,000 to Resolve EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Charge
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Settles federal investigation which found assisted living facility was aware of harassment and retaliated against employee for complaining
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. -Cataldo Community Residential Inc. agreed to pay $60,000 in compensatory damages and back pay and provide other injunctiv
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Congressman Bentz Introduces Legislation to Improve Emergency Access and Wildfire Preparedness in Juniper Canyon
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Bentz Introduces Legislation to Improve Emergency Access and Wildfire Preparedness in Juniper Canyon
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation to grant Crook County, Oregon, a permanent right of way for the construction of a new public access road in Juniper Canyon and convey four Bureau of Land Management parcels to the County for the establishment and mai
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Conservation Groups Sue Federal Agencies Over Drastically Weakened Grizzly Bear Habitat Protections
EUGENE, Oregon, June 3 -- The Western Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Lawsuit challenges USFS', USFWS' drastic redefinition of "secure habitat" slashing grizzly protections in critical connectivity corridor
Today, Montana conservation organizations challenged the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for dramatically weakening a core benchmark for grizzly bear conservation in Montana's Helena-Lewis and Clark Nat
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Consumer Reports Calls on New York Assembly to Pass the Beauty Justice Act Before Session Ends
YONKERS, New York, June 3 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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The Votes Are There. Consumer Reports Calls on New York Assembly to Pass the Beauty Justice Act Before Session Ends
* The Beauty Justice Act (AB 2054B) has strong bipartisan support with nearly 100 co-sponsors; CR urges Albany to act before the session is scheduled to end this week
* Several U.S. states and the European Union already have similar protections
* CR's testing found toxic chem
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country.
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Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of
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Fisher Phillips Issues Commentary: Cheat Sheet for Oregon and Washington Employers - 15+ New Workplace Laws Taking Effect in June 2026 and Beyond
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 3 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 2, 2026:
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Cheat Sheet for Oregon and Washington Employers: 15+ New Workplace Laws Taking Effect in June 2026 and Beyond
Oregon and Washington each have a wave of new state workplace laws taking effect this month and throughout the next year. This Insight rounds up key legislation that employers in the Pacific Northwest need to know.
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Effective June 5, 2026
* Immigration-Related E
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Governor Kotek Announces Chris Warner as Interim Director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, Names Emerald Bogue Chief of Staff
SALEM, Oregon, June 2 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek Announces Chris Warner as Interim Director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, Names Emerald Bogue Chief of Staff
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Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), bringing his years of experience directing the Portland Bureau of Transportation to the temporary role. This appointment shows
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Including Cryptocurrency
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans a
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science From Judicial Manual
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled, Reference Guide on Climate Science, from
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National Park Service Solicits Public Comments on Historic Property Nominations Across 10 States
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places across 10 states. The states are - Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas.
The agency received these nominations from state and tribal historic preservation officers before May 16, 2026.
The evaluations follow federal regulations governing historic preservation. Individu
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PBS Elects Rachel Smolkin to its Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Elects Rachel Smolkin to its Board of Directors
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ARLINGTON, VA; June 2, 2026- PBS today announced the election of Rachel Smolkin, President and CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), to serve as a Professional Director on the PBS Board of Directors. Her term begins today. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement from the Board of Mark Contreras, President and CEO of Connecticut Publ
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PCC Expansion Could Bring Free Preschool to More Multnomah County Families
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 2 -- Portland Community College issued the following news:
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PCC expansion could bring free preschool to more Multnomah County families
By James Hill
Portland Community College's Child Development Center is moving forward with plans to expand early learning access for local families through a new partnership opportunity with Multnomah County's Preschool for All Program.
PCC's Child Development Center is planning broad expansion of its early learning programming fo
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Top UC Davis Graduate Journeys Through Clubs, Neurodivergence, Identity
DAVIS, California, June 2 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Top UC Davis Graduate Journeys Through Clubs, Neurodivergence, Identity
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Jason Pieck dashes from engineering classes to club meetings to music rehearsals and performances at the University of California, Davis.
"My favorite days are when I'm all over campus," says the student from Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Pieck's investment in both their engineering studies and the campus community stands out
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Toy Association: AI Companion Chatbot Legislation Update
NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association issued the following news:
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AI Companion Chatbot Legislation Update
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As previously reported, policymakers continue to focus on regulating AI companion chatbots, particularly when these technologies are integrated into products designed for children. Several proposals advancing in California and New York could directly impact toys that incorporate AI-powered conversational features, while a growing number of states have enacte
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Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Vermont's Organic Farmers and Producers
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Vermont's Organic Farmers and Producers
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Legislation would make permanent the USDA grant program that helps organic food producers grow their businesses to meet rising market demand
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined the Domestic Organic Investment Act, bipartisan legislation led
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Wyden Statement on Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Statement on Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
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Pulte Has No Intelligence Experience, Will Make Americans Less Safe and Weaponize Government Surveillance
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the longest-serving member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement on Donald Trump's announcement that he will appoint Bill Pult
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