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Idaho House passes Greater Idaho measure

With a wink and a smirk, the Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 15 passed a nonbinding…

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Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission director resigns amid bourbon hoarding scandal

SALEM — The executive director of Oregon’s liquor control agency will step down Wednesday, Feb. 15, as the…

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Voter-approved gun restrictions still on hold

SALEM — Oregon’s new voter-approved restrictions on firearms in Measure 114 remain on hold for now. The Oregon…

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Legislation seeks to bolster local news in Oregon

Separated by age and distance, Wesley McGovern and Jules Walters came together for legislation that attempts to reverse…

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Kotek demands OLCC fire managers involved in liquor diversion scheme

Update: Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Friday, Feb. 10, that the Criminal Division of her agency, the…

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Kotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

Gov. Tina Kotek has proposed $200 million toward Oregon’s probable bid for federal money to promote domestic manufacturing…

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Arts groups, performance venues seek $50 million in state aid

Oregon’s arts and cultural organizations and performance venues seek another round of $50 million to help them recover…

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Oregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Gov. Tina Kotek’s recommended state budget focuses on new or continued spending on the key priorities she has…

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Oregon launches arts caucus in Legislature

Nine members of the Oregon Legislature have formed the state’s first-ever Arts and Culture Caucus. The seven Democrats…

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Kotek: Budget will follow $130 million request for homeless

Gov. Tina Kotek says her recommendations for the next two-year state budget will dovetail with her requests for…

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