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Salem, Ore.- Oregon Governor Kate Brown will ceremonially sign the controversial Reproductive Health Equity Act on Monday. The legislation makes Oregon the first state in the nation to legislatively mandate no-cost reproductive health care coverage. “To lead productive and thriving lives, Oregonians …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon Governor Kate Brown is calling on the White House to preserve the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Governor released a statement late Thursday after reports Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has recommended President Trump reduce the size of the monument covering …

Brookings, Ore.- About 125 additional Oregon National Guard service members, along with support personnel, are scheduled to be activated in Curry County Thursday. Governor Kate Brown announced the mobilization of additional Oregon National Guard resources to support the response to the Chetco …

Salem, Ore.- Oregon taxpayers will receive kicker checks next year. State economists announced Wednesday Oregon will send more than $460 million back to taxpayers. The estimated median rebate under the Oregon’s unique “kicker” law will be $89 for individual taxpayers. The “kicker” …

Medford, Ore. — Tuesday night, NBC5 News was the first to tell you the governor plans to veto funding for three southern Oregon projects. Now, a local representative said she’s doing it out of spite. Harry and David Field, an irrigation project in …

Salem, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced she intends to veto portions of a bill that provide funds to two Medford projects. Last session, the Oregon State Legislature passed House Bill 5006, which determines the amount of money authorized for financial …

Bend, Ore.- In an email to the media and supporters, Bend Republican representative Knute Buehler announced he will run for Governor and promises, if elected, he will “lead Oregon with courage, an open mind, a tolerant heart and a thoughtful voice.” In …

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 …