OR: Social Justice
Report: Election officials left positions at increasing rate since 2000
A new report dives into election official turnover during more than two decades. It says rates have increased steadily nationwide since 2000…
Oregon TSA officers improve working conditions with new contract
Airport security officers in Oregon are celebrating what they say will be better working conditions, after ratifying a new collective bargaining …
Report: OR colleges serving Hispanic students increasing
The number of higher institutions serving Hispanic students in Oregon is increasing, according to a new report. Excelencia in Education researched …
Informe: Aumentan universidades de OR que atienden a estudiantes hispanos
El número de instituciones superiores que atienden a estudiantes hispanos en Oregon está aumentando, según un nuevo informe. …
OR lawmakers pass bill that 'changes landscape' on debt collection
Consumer advocates in Oregon are praising recently passed legislation they say changes the landscape on debt collection. Senate Bill 1595, known as …
New campaign finance law limits OR donor influence
Oregon lawmakers took a step toward limiting the impact of money on elections during the legislative session. Lawmakers passed House Bill 2024…
Industry partnership with community colleges addresses auto tech shortage
A partnership between higher education and industry is helping address the shortage of automotive technicians. The Ford Automotive Student Service …
Asociación entre industria y colegios aborda escasez de técnicos automotrices
na asociación entre la educación superior y la industria está ayudando a abordar la escasez de técnicos automotrices. El programa …
AI could undermine trust ahead of 2024 election
The rise of artificial intelligence is raising alarm bells for election officials in Oregon and across the country. Before the New Hampshire …
IA podría debilitar la confianza de cara a las elecciones de 2024
El ascenso de la inteligencia artificial está haciendo sonar las alarmas entre los funcionarios electorales de todo el país. Antes de las …
OR legislation aims to protect against debt collection practices
Oregon lawmakers could add greater safeguards for consumers from debt collectors this session. The Family Financial Protection Act of Oregon …
Study: OR election staff leaving as 2024 vote looms
Going into a big election year, staffing at elections offices in Oregon is an issue, according to a study. Staff-to-voter ratios vary widely …