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Salem, Ore. — Children in Oregon will be riding in rear-facing car seats until they’re a bit older now. A bill signed into law by Governor Kate Brown requires kids to ride rear-facing until they’re 2. The previous age was 1. Car seat …

SALEM, Ore. – In an executive order, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has implemented a statewide hiring freeze for state employees. The governor’s office said this is just one of a series of executive actions Brown will be taking to address a $1.6 …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon Governor Kate Brown testified Monday before the House Committee on Health Care in support of the bill known as “Cover All Kids.” House Bill 2726 will extend healthcare coverage through the Oregon Health Plan to all children living in Oregon up …

Salem, Ore. —  A ballot measure aimed at generating additional funding for Oregon veterans passed overwhelmingly in November. The measure sets aside 1.5% of Oregon lottery funds for veterans services; funding that’s expected to bring in $18-million over the next 2 years. …

Portland, Ore.- Former Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers passed away Tuesday at the age of 77. According to his family, he died of complications relating to pneumonia. Myers served in the Oregon House of Representatives for five terms, holding the reins as …

Washington, D.C. — A big endorsement Thursday for Governor Kate Brown from President Obama himself. In a video message, the President praised what the governor’s managed to accomplish during her short term, saying, “Governor Brown has signed legislation raising the minimum wage. …

The final gubernatorial debate is Thursday night. Portland NBC affiliate KGW and the Oregonian will host the debate between Governor Kate Brown and Doctor Bud Pierce in Portland.The debate starts streaming at 7:00 p.m. You can watch it on KGW’s website.

Medford, Ore.- Five gubernatorial debates were announced Thursday. They will be held in Bend, Portland, Eugene and Medford. The Medford debate is set for Thursday, Oct. 13 and will be sponsored by KOBI-TV and KOTI-TV. Oregon will hold a special election for …

Medford, Ore. — NBC5 News is pleased to announce we will be hosting a live debate this fall between Oregon Governor Kate Brown and her Republican challenger Dr. Bud Pierce. It will be the only debate held in Southern Oregon, and we …

Salem, Ore. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. Bud Pierce says he’s not surprised Governor Kate Brown is supporting what he calls the largest sales tax increase in Oregon’s history, Measure 97, formerly called IP-28. In a statement Dr. Pierce wrote in part, …