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AG Rosenblum Sues 3M, DuPont, Others for PFAS Contamination from Firefighting Foam

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today sued 21 companies – including DuPont and 3M – involved in the manufacture of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and its components, alleging their legal responsibility for PFAS contamination in Oregon caused by AFFF.

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Historic cemetery preservation workshop June 17 in Coos Bay

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

A historic cemetery preservation workshop will be June 17, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, 10th and Ingersoll in Coos Bay.

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Wyden, Merkley Send Names of Six Finalists to White House for Upcoming Judicial Vacancy on U.S. District Court in Oregon

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on June 1 sent to the White House the names of six finalists to fill an upcoming federal judicial vacancy in Oregon created by the announcement from U.S. District Court Judge Marco Hernandez that he will take senior status in August 2024.

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Merkley Statement: “I Cannot in Good Conscience Vote for This Bill”

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding the legislation Congress is considering this week that would raise the debt limit through 2025 while slashing programs working Americans rely on and gutting environmental reviews for fossil fuel projects:

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Governor Kotek Provides Update on Walkout Negotiations

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that after more than a week of talks with Senate Republican leadership to end their ongoing walkout, negotiations have reached an impasse.

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Wyden, Merkley Push for Safe, Stable Staffing Levels at FCI Sheridan

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on june 1 urged federal officials to address understaffing and low pay at the federal correctional institution in Sheridan, Oregon.

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Rubio, Merkley Introduce Landmark Legislation to Hold the CCP Accountable for Crimes in Xinjiang

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The bipartisan law, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, was a crucial first step to address the egregious acts of genocide committed in Xinjiang by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission to meet June 13 and 14

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 4, 2023

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene June 13 and 14 in Redmond, Oregon for their third meeting of the year.

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State Advisory Committee On Historic Preservation Meets June 15 And 16 In Burns

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet June 15 and 16 in-person at the Central Hotel, 171 N Broadway Ave # A, Burns, Oregon 97720, to consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.

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Wyden Demands Answers About the International Trade Administration’s Promotion of Surveillance Technology to Foreign Markets and Governments

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 3, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called on the International Trade Administration (ITA) to answer questions about its promotion of dangerous surveillance technology in foreign markets, and explain what steps it is taking to prevent such technology sales from harming human rights.

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Wyden Applauds New FERPA Regulations that Protects Students’ Data from Big Tech Companies

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement applauding the Department of Education for protecting the privacy of students by updating FERPA regulations to provide best practice guidance to school districts regarding contracting with ed-tech vendors:

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Prepare For Wildfire Season By Having An Evacuation Plan

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 2, 2023

To close out Wildfire Awareness Month, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging everyone to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by having an evacuation plan.

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ACRU’s Roman: Oregon policy requiring concealed-carry permits 'unconstitutional by nature'

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Oregon's policy of requiring a permit to carry concealed weapons contrary to the Second Amendment.

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Grants Awarded For Main Street Projects Throughout The State

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 27 matching grants worth nearly $5,000,000 to Oregon Main Street Network organizations across the state for building projects that encourage economic revitalization.

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Wyden, Ross Announce Bill to Stop Judge Shopping and Prevent Rogue Judges From Wielding Undue Power Over Millions of Americans

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Representative Deborah Ross, D-N.C., on May 24 announced the Fair Courts Act, legislation that makes it more difficult for litigants to seek out specific judges to guarantee their preferred outcome and requires a panel of judges to preside over cases that seek nationwide relief.

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Ahead of Critical Negotiations, Merkley and Huffman Express Concern Over U.S. Proposal to Combat Plastic Pollution

By Beaver State News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) sent a letter to the Biden Administration ahead of the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution expressing their disappointment with the lack of United States negotiating stance, signaling that the Administration is not committed to an ambitious agreement to end plastics pollution.

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The Oregon National Guard take part in Memorial Day ceremonies around the state

By Beaver State News Report | May 31, 2023

Oregon National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen participated in several Memorial Day community events on May 29, 2023, honoring service members who died for their country in observances around the state of Oregon.

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Wyden Applauds DHS’s New Body Camera Policy

By Beaver State News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., applauded the Department of Homeland Security for releasing a new department-wide policy requiring use of body-worn cameras to improve accountability of DHS law enforcement personnel.

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Wyden, Merkley: Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Earn $500,000 Federal Grant for Wireless Connections

By Beaver State News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on May 24 announced the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde will receive a $500,000 federal investment to build a fixed wireless network providing high-speed Internet connections to 200 unserved households in their community.

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Governor Tina Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lake and Sherman Counties

By Beaver State News Report | May 30, 2023

Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Sherman and Lake counties through Executive Order 23-08, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the region.