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House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.

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A partial government shutdown is ending, but the GOP is refusing to bow to Democratic reforms for ICE and president Trump calls for nationalizing elections, raising questions about processes central to democracy.

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The immigration crackdown in Minnesota has repercussions for Somalis statewide, rural Wisconsinites say they're blindsided by plans for massive AI data centers and opponents of a mega transmission line through Texas' Hill Country are alarmed by its route.

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New Year Brings Increase to Oregon Minimum Wage

Silverton, OR – Oregon's lowest-paid workers are getting a raise this week, but a new report shows it won't help many of them escape poverty…

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Winter Break Shouldn’t be a Break from Learning

Portland, OR – Oregon schoolchildren still have a big chunk of their winter break stretching out before them. Educators suggest that parents …

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Report: Health Insurance No Guarantee of Affordable Care in OR

Portland, OR – The health care cost crisis isn't only for the uninsured. According to a new report from Families USA, having health insurance …

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Oregonians Urged to Make Caregiving a Part of Holiday Conversations

Portland, OR – For the growing number of Oregonians who are part of the "Sandwich Generation," holiday visits with family offer a valuable …

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Oregon’s PGE Gets a Lump of Coal this Holiday Season

Boardman, OR – The Sierra Club has Oregon's Portland General Electric on its naughty list this Christmas because of pollution put out by the …

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Oregon Christmas Shopping Countdown—Shop Safe and Smart

Portland, OR - With only a few days until Christmas, shoppers are working overtime to make sure kids get just want they want for the holiday…

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A Birthday for (and with) Benefits

Salem, OR – Healthcare advocates say it's a birthday worth celebrating. The expanded Oregon Prescription Drug Program (OPDP) is a year old this …

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Oregon Educators Help Flood Victims get Back to Basics

Portland, OR - Oregon educators want to make sure schoolchildren affected by the recent floods have what they need to feel safe, which will help get …

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Report: Oregon “Out-Pollutes” 60 Developing Countries

Portland, OR – Oregon produces more greenhouse gas emissions than 60 developing nations combined, according to a new report from the National …

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Time Running Out for Oregon Kids' Insurance Program

Portland, OR – It was down to the wire for the State Children's Health Insurance (S-CHIP) program, set to expire this Friday. Late yesterday…

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