Government-Politics

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Oregon is having a rough time launching its new unemployment system. The computer software, “Frances Online,” launched Monday after the state invested $100 million toward the revamp, KGW reports.  The Oregon Employment Department says it is aware of its issues, and on Wednesday, held a meeting to confront these complaints.  Aaron Kier

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers gave final passage Thursday to a campaign finance reform bill that limits the amount of money people and political parties can contribute to candidates, following recent elections that saw wealthy donors inject millions into key state races. Oregon is currently one of roughly a

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians 65 and older can now get an additional dose of the 2023–2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine following a federal announcement that opened eligibility to older adults, who are most at risk for severe outcomes of the virus. Paul Cieslak, M.D., medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at the Oregon Health

SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The amended bill that would have kept Oregon on permanent standard time, if Washington and California adopted to do the same, will not move forward in this session. KGW reports it simply … ran out of time. On Monday, the Oregon Senate narrowly approved Senate Bill 1548 on a 16-14 vote. It was expected to

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Momentum is building in a case regarding homeless encampments that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court next month and could have major implications for cities as homelessness nationwide has reached record highs. Dozens of briefs have been filed in recent days, including from the