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July recognized as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

In recognition of July as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), urges vehicle owners to be aware of the ongoing threat of vehicle theft.

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Grants awarded for veteran and war memorial projects in Douglas and Columbia Counties

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded two grants totaling $91,794.35 for projects across the state that create or preserve memorials to veterans or wars.

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Wyden, Merkley: Mosier Community School One of 24 Schools Nationwide to Earn Funding for Resilient, Energy Efficient Renovation

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on July 3 announced that Mosier Community School has earned a nearly $870,000 federal grant to support resilient, energy efficient improvements to the building.

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Governor Tina Kotek Announces Open Applications for Klamath County District Attorney Vacancy

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is accepting additional applications for the position of Klamath County District Attorney.

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Merkley: Supreme Court Trampled Nondiscrimination Laws to Push Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 10, 2023

Senator calls for passage of Equality Act to add sexual orientation and gender identity to protected classes in public accommodations

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Oregon’s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, Sworn Into Office

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Oregon’s 29th Secretary of State, LaVonne Griffin-Valade, was sworn into office today at 11:00 AM by Chief Justice Meagan Aileen Flynn at Governor Tina Kotek’s ceremonial office in the Oregon State Library.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $800,000 for Access to Safe and Clean Drinking Water in Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on June 29 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $826,000 to the state of Oregon to support projects and activities that will help underserved, small and disadvantaged communities to access and...

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Wyden Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Student Loan Forgiveness

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan:

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Grants awarded to historic property and archaeology projects across the state

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, awarded 18 grants totaling $277,681 for historic properties and archaeology projects.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce $17 Million for Climate-friendly Transit in Oregon

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced June 28 that the Federal Transportation Administration is awarding transit districts in Oregon $17,129,662 for the purchase or lease of low- or no-emission vehicles, and related equipment or facilities.

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Wyden Presses Feds to Crack Down Harder on Fentanyl Flowing into Oregon via I-5, I-84

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 8, 2023

Senator: “The volume of fentanyl caught on Oregon highways illustrates the urgent need for continuing and intensive efforts to stop fentanyl and its precursors at the U.S. border.”

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Governor Kotek Seeks Applications to Fill Columbia County District Attorney Vacancy

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Governor Kotek today announced she will fill the vacancy for the Columbia County District Attorney position following notice of Jeffery Auxier’s resignation, which is effective July 7, 2023.

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Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) Annual Bias Report Shows Troubling Growth in Hate and Bias Incidents Statewide

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Oregon Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Unit today released an update on the work of DOJ’s statewide Bias Response Hotline via the annual Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) report.

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Doggett, Merkley, and Others Urge Epa for More Aggressive Action Against Plastic Pollution

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 27, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and 64 Members urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan to do more to reduce plastic waste and pollution and prevent microplastics from entering our waterways.

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Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $800,000 for Access to Safe and Clean Drinking Water in Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on June 29 that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $826,000 to the state of Oregon to support projects and activities that will help underserved, small and disadvantaged communities to access and...

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DEQ Issues 16 Penalties In May For Environmental Violations

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 16 penalties totaling $256,162 in May for various environmental violations.

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All Eight Members of Oregon Delegation Call on U.S. Department of State to Address the Passport Application Backlog for Oregonians

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29 , U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) called on the U.S. Department of State with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05)...

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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said June 27 they have joined with colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

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Analysis: Oregon ranked #15 for gun sales in 2022

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Oregon ranked #15 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 462,274 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Governor Tina Kotek Appoints LaVonne Griffin-Valade as Oregon Secretary of State

By Beaver State News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Griffin-Valade brings over 16 years of experience as an auditor in county and city government