SALEM, Ore.– A new bill passed by the state legislature will allow developers to convert underperforming commercial buildings into housing. House Bill 2984 was drafted by Ashland State Representative Pam Marsh. She said her goal is to help Oregon’s housing ...
A new house bill, aimed to help search and rescue efforts, has passed the senate. House Bill 2484 could help fill gaps in search and rescue that local fire departments are not able to do. But this bill is specific ...
SALEM, Ore.– Ashland State Senator Jeff Golden is introducing a new bill that would create a permanent source of funding for wildfires. But it might be unpopular with some. The bill aims to take around 30% of the $5.5 billion ...
SALEM, Ore.– A bill that would let consumers bring their own reusable containers to restaurants passed the state senate. Supporters of the bill said it would help businesses that spend more than $20 billion a year on to-go containers. The ...
SALEM, Ore.– A new bill that’s already passed through the senate wants to make sure shortened school days are not used too often for students with disabilities. State Senator Cedric Hayden said across the state, he’s seen data that shows ...
SALEM, Ore.– The state senate committee for wildfire prevention is working on a bill that would bar insurance companies from raising premiums based on wildfire risk maps. State Senator Jeff Golden says insurance companies make their own wildfire risk maps, ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —Congress passed a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill Wednesday. To many families struggling to make ends meet, this comes as great news. According to local experts, the need has only grown during the pandemic. “We really have families ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A bill under consideration in the state legislature would crack down on fake service dogs with big fines for their handlers. Under Oregon House Bill 2758, pet loving violators could face fines of up to $1,000. Certified ...
Rogue River, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown signed a bill that would give funding to expand high speed internet to rural parts of Oregon. Nine districts are applying. Among them is Pinehurst School District 94 and Rivers Edge Charter School ...
Medford, Or.- A local organization wants to pass a clean energy bill in Oregon in 2018. Southern Oregon Climate Action Now or SOCAN met Tuesday night to educate people about climate pollution. “If you didn’t like the forest fires and ...