Two weeks ago I submitted for your attention a commentary about the city of Elko New Market’s decision to allow a private California business (with dollar signs in their eyes)
SALEM, Ore. (CN) — Republican state senators returned to Oregon’s Capitol this week, ending a six-week walkout spurred by two Democratic-backed bills involving reproductive rights and gun restrictions.
Funding for schools, literacy programs and special education teachers in Oregon are in possible jeopardy after a nearly six-week Republican walkout has stalled hundreds of bills. The GOP standoff over a bill that would expand access to abortion and gender-affirming health care could scuttle much-needed education funding in a year when the stars seemed to align for Oregon’s budget. Tax revenues have exceeded state economists’ projections, allowing the state House to approve a record K-12 budget of $10.2 billion. But the legislation needs a vote from the Senate, as do other bills aimed at boosting early literacy and school staffing. The legislative session ends on June 25.
STORY: Some Amazon employees staged a walkout in Seattle on Wednesday . They say they re protesting the company s climate policy, layoffs, and a return-to-office mandate. . | June 1, 2023