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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…
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Estudio: Personal electoral de OR se marcha ante inminente votación de 2024
En vísperas de un gran año electoral, un estudio dice que la dotación de personal en las oficinas electorales de Oregon es un problema…
Research: To improve voter turnout, mail service speed key
When the postal service works better, people are more likely to vote - according to new research. The study published in the Election Law Journal …
Report: Improvements needed for OR's redistricting process
Oregon has room to improve when it comes to drawing voting-district lines, according to a new report. The nonpartisan elections watchdog Common …
Informe: Necesario mejorar proceso de redistribución de distritos en OR
Oregon tiene un margen de mejoría a la hora de trazar líneas de distritos electorales, según un nuevo informe. La organización …
OR Repeals Residency Requirement for Aid-in-Dying Law
Legislation that eliminates the residency requirement for Oregon's aid-in-dying law is awaiting the governor's signature. House Bill 2279 repeals …
Portland Axes Gunshot Detection Tech Plans for Police
Portland has nixed plans to bring gunshot detection technology to the city. The technology - designed by a company formerly known as ShotSpotter…
With Secession Votes, Rural OR Counties Signal Lack of Respect
A dozen rural Oregon counties have voted to leave the state over the past three years. It's a signal that large parts of the state don't feel like …