Politics

SALEM, Ore. – Governor Brown signed legislation with the goal of transitioning the state to clean energy by 2040. House Bill 2021, House Bill 2165, House Bill 2475, and House Bill 3141 are now officially law in the state. Governor Brown issued …

TYSONS CORNER, Va. – President Biden said his administration is considering a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all federal employees. Biden had just finished remarks to members of the National Intelligence Community when he was asked about potential vaccine requirements for federal workers. …

SALEM, Ore. – The now-former Oregon representative accused of letting armed protesters inside the state’s capitol building pleaded guilty to official misconduct. The Republican former legislator from Independence, Oregon appeared to intentionally let a group of protesters into the locked capitol building …

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Local politicians are mourning the loss of Oregon House Representative Gary Leif, who represented Oregon House District 2 until his recent death. Douglas County Commissioners released the following statement Thursday: The Douglas County Board of Commissioners were deeply …

(NBC) – Former President Donald Trump’s Inaugural Committee Chair has been charged with acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates. Tom Barrack was arrested Tuesday in California on charges that he unlawfully influenced the foreign policy positions of the campaign …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – The Delta variant now accounts for more than 83% of new COVID-19 cases. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky made that statement during her testimony before a Senate committee earlier Tuesday. Dr. Walensky said, “We continue to recommend that …

Watch the meetings: https://zoom.us/j/2724620554 Update (07/15/21, 6:48 p.m.) – Rachel Damiano and Katie Medart’s employment with Grants Pass School District 7 have been terminated. Original story: GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School Board is deciding the fate of two educators …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) –If you have young children, look for an extra $250 in your bank account Thursday, or maybe more. Millions of families are getting their first payment from the expanded Child Tax Credit: $3,000 per child, more for some, in …

AUSTIN, Texas (NBC) – The standoff over voting rights at the Texas House has entered a new phase. Arrest warrants were authorized Tuesday for the House Democrats who were not in attendance without legitimate excuses. A clear majority of state House Democrats …