OR: Housing/Homelessness
Next steps after OR legislators make 'groundbreaking' housing investments
Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year's session, but said easing the state's housing crisis will take more work. Bills passed …
SCOTUS to hear Oregon case on criminalizing homelessness
A case out of Oregon soon to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could have a major impact on how cities treat homelessness. Oral arguments for …
SCOTUS escuchará caso de Oregon sobre criminalización a personas sin hogar
Un caso de Oregón que pronto será visto por la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos podría tener una gran repercusión en la forma en qu…
Coalition proposes 'People's Budget' for OR's short session
A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session in an effort to advance racial, gender and economic …
Following OR, More States Consider Ending Parking Mandates
Parking lots dominate the landscapes in many cities, but state lawmakers across the country are looking to reduce the number of unused parking spaces…
Survey: Financial Strains Top of Mind for Older Oregonians
A new survey found older Oregonians are concerned about the cost of living in many aspects of their lives. The Vital Voices research program from …
Grants Support 2020 Fire Recovery for Southern Oregonians
Southern Oregon continues to recover from the fires of 2020 and grants are helping residents in the region. The Almeda Fire in Jackson County …
Oregonians Recognize Hunger, Homelessness Awareness Week
As the cold weather settles in and some families make plans for the holidays, others are recognizing Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week this week…
Election's Near, Registration Deadline Here
The deadline to register to vote in Oregon is Tomorrow. Oregonians can register either in person, online before midnight or via the mail, which …
OR Called an Easy State to Vote In, But Could Do More
Oregonians have the easiest time casting their votes in the nation, according to studies and can vote in almost any situation. Open access to the …
Hunger on Ballot as Oregonians Vote in Primary Election
Ballots will start to be mailed out today for Oregon's primary election, and one issue sure to be on voters' minds is hunger. Food insecurity had …
Backers: OR Criminal-Justice Bill Would Create Job, Housing Stability
Advocates for criminal-justice reform are continuing their effort to change the system during Oregon's upcoming legislative session. Senate Bill 151…