MEDFORD, Ore. – A bill that would allow hunters to use dogs to hunt cougars has made its way through the Oregon House. The bill passed this week and is now moving to the Senate. If approved, it would allow individual counties to opt out of the statewide ban on using dogs to hunt cougars, … Continue reading »
“Popular Vote” Proposal In Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon House has voted to join a movement seeking to elect the president by the national popular vote. The legislation would require Oregon to cast its seven electoral college ballots for the candidate who wins the national vote, rather than the one who gets the most votes in Oregon. Nine states … Continue reading »
Oregon House Votes To Tax Cigarettes
SALEM, Ore. — In addition to gun control, another debate at the state capital is whether or not to allow a tax on tobacco. The House narrowly passed the measure to allow counties to tax cigarettes on Thursday. Tobacco taxes are currently the exclusive authority of the state. Proponents say the bill would help struggling … Continue reading »
Bill Targets Smoking in Cars With Kids
MEDFORD, Ore. – A bill in the Oregon legislature would make it illegal for anyone to smoke in a vehicle with children. Senate Bill 444-A passed by a 19-10 vote and is now on its way to the House for consideration. If passed, the bill would make smoking with a child in the car a … Continue reading »
Oregon Bill Could Require Immunizations
The Oregon Legislature is crafting a bill that would force parents to get their children’s immunizations. Although it is state law, a large number of parents disregard the shots for both philosophical and religious reasons. The bill would keep children out of school if they do not meet state requirements. It would also require parents … Continue reading »
Oregon GOP Gets New Leader
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Republican Party will enter the 2014 election season under new leadership. Suzanne Gallagher won the chairmanship, beating out Art Robinson and John Lee, Jr. The Republican Party has not won a statewide race in over a decade, and controls just one of five congressional seats. Gallagher will serve a two-year … Continue reading »
Oregon GOP To Get New Leadership
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Republican Party will get a new leader next weekend who will get to take a fresh stab at putting the party on a path back to relevance. The GOP hasn’t won a statewide race in a decade, they control just one of five Congressional seats and is now in the … Continue reading »
Farm-to-School Looks For Funding
SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon lawmaker wants the state legislature to pony up $5 million to expand the Farm-To-School Program. The program connects farmers with neighboring schools so kids will have access to local fruits and vegetables. Last year, the Oregon legislature approved $200,000 for a pilot program. Representative Nancy Nathanson, who is asking for … Continue reading »
