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Oregon Senate Republicans announce plan to end walkout
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Senate Republicans said they plan to put an end to their walkout. Senate Republicans sent out a press release Tuesday saying
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May 23, 2023
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Concerns grow as debt limit deadline inches closer
WASHINGTON D.C. (NBC) – The pressure to raise the debt ceiling is growing more intense as the June 1st deadline approaches. Jobs, the country’s reputation,
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May 23, 2023
Education
Oregon bill requiring fentanyl education in schools passes in Salem
Author: Blair Best (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The fentanyl crisis is seemingly everywhere in Oregon, putting a strain on first responders. Overdoses are up,
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May 23, 2023
Economy
Pres. Biden meets with McCarthy to discuss debt limit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – The nation’s critical debt ceiling is set to expire at the end of the month. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told NBC
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May 22, 2023
Education
Pride event canceled at Portland elementary school due to threats
Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW), KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — A planned after-school LGBTQ+ Pride event at Atkinson Elementary School in Southeast Portland has been
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May 19, 2023
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says debt ceiling talks stalled
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican congressional legislators and the White House are continuing to seek an agreement to raise the debt ceiling. The U.S. risks a
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May 19, 2023
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Oregon revenue forecast gives kicker and budget a big boost
Author: Tim Gordon (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — They say money makes the world go around and in Oregon it keeps the government running. The
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May 18, 2023
Education
Voters shake up Newberg School Board following string of controversies
Author: Alma McCarty (KGW) NEWBERG, Ore. (KGW) — In Newberg, an early election count suggests that there will be five new school board members and
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May 18, 2023
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Biden administration announces homelessness program
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – President Biden is taking on the growing problem of homelessness in America. The Biden administration has announced a new program accelerating
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May 18, 2023
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10 Oregon state senators hit 10 unexcused absences
SALEM, Ore. – The GOP walkout in Salem continues and now 10 Republican senators have reached 10 or more unexcused absences. The main reason Republicans
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May 18, 2023