POLITICOadded this to PoliticsOregon How Legal Marijuana Is Helping the Black MarketPOLITICO - By NATALIE FERTIGExpensive regulation and high demand across the country have made the illicit trade more profitable than going legit. Natalie Fertig is a writer in Washington, D.C., covering cannabis and politics. When
U.S. News & World ReportDemocrats Capitol Watch: Stewart-Cousins' National Profile RisesU.S. News & World Report - Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — In New York state government news, Democrats are hoping Andrea Stewart-Cousins can take her election success to the national …
Holocaust Teen with Kelso ties successful in quest for Holocaust education law in Oregontdn.com - Mallory Gruben Claire Sarnowski enjoys connecting with history through the personal accounts of those who lived through it. It’s a habit the 14-year-old Lake Oswego, …
Oregon Legislative Assembly Peter Courtney is Oregon's longest serving lawmaker. Some say his time is up. Are Democrats really ready to push him out?oregonlive.com - Hillary Borrud Oregon’s 76-year-old Senate president, Peter Courtney, was criticized by environmentalists and some fellow Democrats after he failed to marshal …
Los Angeles Timesadded this to Most ReadOregon Legislative Assembly Oregon vowed not to become California — and passed sweeping housing crisis legislationLos Angeles Times - Liam DillonWhen Oregon’s political leaders debated solutions to a housing crisis that was forcing renters from their homes and sending prices through the roof, they had a central goal in mind: avoid the fate of neighbor
CNNadded this to PoliticsU.S. Dept. of the Treasury Democrat lifts hold on Treasury nominees amid ongoing fight over Trump's tax returnsCNN - By Donna Borak, CNNWashington (CNN) — The top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee is dialing back his threat to block Treasury Department nominees, saying he will allow hearings on three nominees to proceed. In a statement,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoOregon Legislative Assembly Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek Touts Legislative Session as Success, But Says Lawmakers Must Press for a Carbon Capwweek.com - By Sophie Peel | Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D-Portland) says this year's session of the Oregon Legislature was a triumph—but one that left the state bitterly …
Oregon Legislative Assembly Northwest Passage: Cougars, Scorpions, and Otters, Oh My!klcc.org - Rachael McDonald The City of Eugene dedicates money to a homeless shelter, but without a location or timeline, Republicans start gathering signatures to recall …
Roll Calladded this to PoliticsPolitics Envoy says Mexico ready for Congress' questions on trade dealRoll Call - Ellyn Ferguson Mexican officials believe they have strong arguments to assure Congress that their country is committed to enforcing labor and environmental …
THE Oregonianadded this to Oregonian NewsOregon Legislative Assembly Business group moves forward on pension reform ballot measuresoregonlive.com - Ted Sickinger A business coalition seeking to tackle Oregon’s pension crisis took another step toward putting two reforms on the ballot in November. The group, PERS …
The Washington PostTreasury Secretary Mnuchin appears to be first treasury secretary to intervene in Congress’s request for private tax returns, memo saysThe Washington Post - By Jeff SteinThe Trump administration cannot point to another example of a treasury secretary intervening in a congressional request to release taxpayers returns, according to a Treasury Department letter released
The Interceptadded this to NewsChuck SchumerChuck Schumer, in Meeting With Progressive Caucus, Said He Was Surprised House Democrats Waved Through the Senate BorderThe Intercept - Ryan Grim Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., ventured across the Capitol complex on Tuesday afternoon to meet privately with House members of the …
CNNadded this to Top StoriesFight for $15 House passes $15 minimum wage billCNN - By Katie Lobosco, Ashley Killough, Clare Foran, Haley ByrdWashington (CNN) — The House passed a bill Thursday that would raise the federal minimum wage for the first time in a decade -- but there's little chance the measure will be taken up in the Republican-controlled
POLITICOadded this to PoliticsU.S. Politics House votes to raise minimum wage, uniting Dems after months-long strugglePOLITICO - By SARAH FERRISLifting the minimum wage to $15 per hour is a key Democratic priority, but progressives and centrists were split on the plan. The House on Thursday passed legislation to gradually raise the federal minimum
Multnomah County The Furniture and Equipment Bill Grows for Multnomah County’s New Courthousewweek.com - Abbey McDonald Oregon lawmakers recently agreed to spend $9 million on new furniture and technology for the Multnomah County Courthouse.While lawmakers couldn't …
Reutersadded this to U.S. NewsPuerto Rico Puerto Rico faces tougher scrutiny over federal Medicaid fundingReuters - By Karen Pierog(Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday called for heightened scrutiny of Puerto Rico's Medicaid program as the bankrupt territory seeks increased federal healthcare funding while it deals with repercussions
The Wall Street Journal.added this to PoliticsU.S. Politics Why the House Impeachment Debate Isn't 'Over'The Wall Street Journal. - Andrew DuehrenThis item first appeared in the Capital Journal newsletter. Read today’s full newsletter here or sign up here for daily updates in your inbox. President Trump quickly capitalized on the vote in the House
First Amendment CLDC Fights the Laweugeneweekly.com - Henry Houston Inscribed on a plaque at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza is a quote from Founding Father Thomas Jefferson: “The will of the people is the only …
CNNRepublican Party Oregon state GOP chair begins effort to recall Democratic Gov. Kate Brown - CNNPoliticsCNNWashington (CNN) — The chairman of the Oregon Republican Party has launched an effort to recall the state's Democratic governor following an acrimonious legislative session. Chairman Bill Currier filed
Curbedadded this to CurbedPolitics Trump admin holding back billions in transit funding, say congressional criticsCurbed - Patrick SissonAre federal transit officials delaying crucial funding for public transportation projects? In a hearing yesterday in D.C., members of the House of Representative’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Reutersadded this to PoliticsCocoa Senators ask CBP to block imports of cocoa made with forced laborReuters - By Ayenat MersieNEW YORK (Reuters) - Senators Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Ron Wyden of Oregon urged the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to block the import of cocoa made with forced labor in a letter published
New York Magazineadded this to Daily IntelligencerKate Brown Oregon Republicans Aim to Recall Democratic Governor BrownNew York Magazine - Ed Kilgore Kate Brown’s drive for cap-and-trade legislation has painted a bullseye on her back. As you may recall, Republican state senators in Oregon made …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRepublican Party Oregon Republicans Seek to Recall Governorpoliticalwire.com - Taegan Goddard “The chairman of the Oregon Republican Party on Monday filed paperwork to launch a recall against Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, citing some of the laws …
Reutersadded this to BusinessSenate Finance Committee Senate approves four long-delayed tax treatiesReuters - by Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved long-delayed updates of tax treaties with Switzerland, Japan and Luxembourg, a day after ratifying a similar update of a treaty with Spain a
Republican Party Oregon's Governor facing possible recallhotair.com - Jazz Shaw Has Oregon Governor Kate Brown pushed her liberal agenda too far? In a blue state like that, it’s tough to imagine, but a group of Republicans are …
Republican Party Oregon Republicans Begin Effort To Recall Gov. Kate Brownklcc.org - Dirk VanderHart In response to the recent legislative session, Oregon Democrats have cheered a wide array of policy proposals they were able to muscle through with …
Republican Party Oregon GOP launches effort to recall Democratic Gov. Kate Brownoregonlive.com - Hillary Borrud The chairman of the Oregon Republican Party on Monday filed paperwork to launch a recall against Democratic Gov. Kate Brown, citing some of the laws …
Roll CallMedicare Congress is Trump’s best hope for drug pricing actionRoll Call - Andrew Siddons But divisions remain between Republicans and Democrats, House and Senate An upcoming Senate bill is the Trump administration’s best hope for a …
Roll Calladded this to PoliticsPolitics House bill targets Qatar-linked ‘flag of convenience’ Italian airlineRoll Call - Mark Bocchetti A House bill that would limit access of foreign airlines to the U.S. based on substandard labor conditions for their workers is the latest round in a …
Al Dee Sollingeradded this to Oregon, My OregonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoOregon Legislative Assembly Oregon Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave Lawnatlawreview.com - Jackson Lewis P.C. Mark A. CrabtreeDaniel J. MosesJurisdiction: OregonType of Law: Labor & Employment
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