CORVALLIS, Oregon, Jan. 3 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: The enactment of adult-use cannabis access laws is associated with decreasing rates of binge drinking by college students ages 21 or older, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Researchers affiliated with Oregon State University compared self-reported drug and alcohol use among nearly one million college students over ten years (2008 to 2018). Th  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 3 -- The American Forest Resource Council issued the following news release: Four Washington counties and a coalition including school and fire districts filed a legal challenge to two management plans for state trust lands adopted by the Board of Natural Resources (BNR) in December that will adversely harm the delivery of critical public services. The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) is joining with these beneficiaries of state land trusts in the lawsuit. The law  more

BEAVERTON, Oregon, Jan. 2 -- Environment Oregon issued the following news release: A new law that bans single-use carryout bags across the state of Oregon went into effect with the New Year. Today, a group of lawmakers and environmental advocates came together to celebrate. "We brought this policy forward because single-use bags have a negative impact on our environment, cause economic issues and a consistent, state-wide policy was needed versus city by city," said State Representative Janeen  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 3 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Football Hall of Fame salutes Justin Herbert, the 2019 Campbell Trophy Presented by Mazda recipient, on quarterbacking the Oregon Ducks (12-2) to a thrilling 28-27 victory over Wisconsin (10-4) yesterday in the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual. Named the game's Offensive MVP, Herbert finished with 138 passing yards   more