Beaver State News

Scams targeting the elder population are on the rise and today – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – highlights this problem.

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Codify Right to Contraception, Safeguard 60 Years of Settled Precedent

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on June 16 they and colleagues have reintroduced legislation that would codify and strengthen the right to contraception in Oregon and nationwide.

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes for Working Families

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on June 16 that they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would cut taxes for working families in Oregon and nationwide by expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.

Department of Revenue’s Eugene office to be closed June 22

The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Eugene regional office at 1600 Valley River Drive, Suite 310, in Eugene will be closed Thursday, June 22, 2023 for staff training.

Governor Tina Kotek Appoints Sara Collins to Jackson County Circuit Court

Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she will appoint Sara Collins to the Jackson County Circuit Court.

Merkley, Wyden Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize Deschutes River Conservancy

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden on June 15 announced the introduction of the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act.

Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici and Blumenauer Announce $2.5 Million to Expand Oregon Solar Energy Workforce

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Earl Blumenauer announced on June 20 that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding two Oregon workforce development and training centers a combined total of $2.5 million.

Department of Revenue’s Medford office to be closed June 22

The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Medford regional office at 3613 Aviation Way, Suite 102, in Medford will be closed Thursday, June 22, 2023 for staff training.

Shore Acres State Park Holiday Lights Timed Entry And Parking Reservations Available Now

13 State Treasurers And Professionals From All 50 States Are Expected To Participate At The Multiday Conference

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Codify Right to Contraception, Safeguard 60 Years of Settled Precedent

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on June 16 they and colleagues have reintroduced legislation that would codify and strengthen the right to contraception in Oregon and nationwide.

Merkley, Wyden Announce $51 Million Coming to Oregon for High-speed Internet Access

Clackamas County and Wasco County communities to benefit

Governor Kotek Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to Hat Rock and Mount Hebron Fires

Hat Rock and Mount Hebron Fires burning in Umatilla County

Shore Acres State Park Holiday Lights Timed Entry And Parking Reservations Available Now

The Friends of Shore Acres sponsors the Nov. 23-Dec. 31 event

EU Restrictions on AI Emotion Detection Products

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on the European Union’s proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence-powered emotion detection products:

Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Establish Dental Care Pilot Program for Veterans With Chronic Health Conditions

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said on June 15 they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would establish a new pilot program to provide comprehensive dental care to veterans in Oregon and nationwide diagnosed with diabetes and coronary artery disease.

Wyden, Merkley: $1 Million to Oregon State University to Study Effects of Fire on Mass Timber