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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

OR: Social Justice

Oregon is the only state on the West Coast where lawmakers set their own pay. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)
Under OR measure, independent commission would set elected officials' pay

Supporters of a ballot measure that would establish an independent commission for setting the pay of elected officials have launched a campaign…

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Oregon es el único estado de la costa oeste en el que los legisladores fijan su propio sueldo. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)
Una comisión independiente fijaría el sueldo de los funcionarios electos

Partidarios de una medida electoral que podría establecer una comisión independiente para fijar el salario de los funcionarios electos han l…

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El Noroeste es el mayor proveedor de cerezas del país. (Dmitri/Adobe Stock)
Ayuda disponible para familias de trabajadores migrantes durante temporada alta de cosecha en OR

Un programa en la garganta del río Columbia ayuda a las familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada de cosecha…

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Janitors and security officers were seen as essential workers during the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)
Portland area security guards, janitors sign new union contracts

Members of the Service Employees' International Union start this week in the Portland area with new contracts for their work. SEIU Local 49 members …

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When finalized, the new contract for SEIU Local 49 janitors will be in place for four years. (SEIU Local 49)
Contract negotiations underway for Portland-area janitors

It is the first full week of contract negotiations for janitors who clean the buildings of some of the region's biggest employers. The janitors…

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A quarter of election officials reported being harassed or threatened in 2020. (richjem/Adobe Stock)
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…

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A new collective bargaining contract for TSA officers working in Oregon airports will allow for the ability to bargain over local issues. (Dmitry/Adobe Stock)
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 …

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More than 21% of the student population at Portland Community College is hispanic. (Adumbvoget/Wikimedia Commons)
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 …

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Más del 21% de la población estudiantil del Portland Community College es hispana. (Adumbvoget/Wikimedia Commons)
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. …

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Medical debt is a major source of financial strain across the U.S. (LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/Adobe Stock)
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 …

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A bill limiting campaign contributions to candidates is expected to head to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk soon. (Joaquin Corbalan/Adobe Stock)
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…

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Los estudiantes alternan entre el aula y los concesionarios en el programa Ford ASSET. (guruXOX/Adobe Stock)
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 …

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