The announcement of a new panel to tackle addiction epidemic comes amid criticism over Measure 110, the state’s drug decriminalization law, and a move to tighten it.
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The farm bill is on the verge of expiring – Congress is months away from a new version
Lawmakers must rewrite the sweeping farm bill every five years to fund farm, food and conservation programs. The current bill expires at midnight Saturday, but Congress is nowhere near ready to consider a new farm bill.
Survivor, Oregon Senate GOP leader praise new sex crime law
Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, also wants to bring back a bill requiring more thorough assessments of the risk sex offenders will rape again.
Rail reload board seeks new members to fill vacant slots
The Malheur County Development Corp., is now accepting letters of interest regarding two open positions on its board.
Invasive mussels found in Snake River near Twin Falls
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says the state is launching a “robust” effort to stop the spread of invasive quagga mussels, found in the Snake River at Twin Falls.
Future home of migrant ed program in limbo
With the region’s migrant education program in flux, Nyssa’s district leaders sent the Oregon Department of Education an unofficial request to run the program as Vale and Adrian asked for different options.
Oregon rent increases will be capped at 10% in 2024
Landlords subject to Oregon’s rent control law can increase rents 10% in 2024, the Department of Administrative Services announced Tuesday. That’s the maximum allowed under a new law passed this year that sought to prevent most double-digit rent increases in years of high inflation. A 2019 law capped rent increases[Read More…]
Oregon lawmakers search for Measure 110 fixes for next year’s session
Legislators are looking to tweak Measure 110 comes as the deadly epidemic of fentanyl overdoses continues in Oregon. The state faces growing criticism that the law is not getting people into treatment as intended.
Community in Action to host homeownership fair
Those looking to gain tips on first-time homebuying can drop by a homeownership fair at Four Rivers Cultural Center, Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ontario council inks deal to buy Moore Park
The Ontario City Council approved the purchase of Moore Park in downtown Ontario at is Sept. 12 meeting.