Oregon Workers: Four New Laws That Effect In 2018

Here are just four new laws that Oregonians should know about for 2018.

Water Demand Sparks Potential Reservoir Storage Reallocation

The Army Corps of Engineers and state Water Department officials will host a public forum next week to discuss the future of Oregon's water.

Oregon’s Bottle Bill Adds New Beverages, Beginning Jan. 1

Containers for coffee and tea, kombucha, and energy and sports drinks will be included in the bill's 10-cent expansion as of 2018.

Magic Mushrooms Could Become Legal In Oregon

If voters approve in 2020, Psilocybin could become legal for recreational use.

State Funds $40 Million For Homelessness Prevention

Community Action partners across the state will implement the funds, with $1.5 million going specifically to help homeless vets.

Oregon Senator Called To Resign Amid More Claims Of Harassment

Sen. Jeff Kruse was asked to resign this week following a blistering report from a colleague who said she was harassed.

Oregon Lawmaker Accused Of Inappropriate Behavior In Video

State Sen. Jeff Kruse, who is already facing claims of inappropriately touching women, said he is being extorted.

New Federal Tax Cut Provisions Threaten Oregon Undergraduates

Changes to student loans, employer education assistance, and private activity bonds are among the provisions concerning college officials.

Oregon DMV Fees Increase Jan. 1, 2018

The newly imposed fees, approved with bipartisan support, will help fund Oregon's massive $5.3 billion infrastructure package.

Know Who's Killing Oregon's Gray Wolves? You Could Get $15K

Killing gray wolves in the western two-thirds of Oregon is a violation of the federal Endangered Species Act and of Oregon state game laws.

Planned Parenthood Backs Oregon Governor’s Election Bid

The controversial nonprofit’s Political Action Committee announced early Wednesday its plan to endorse Kate Brown’s run in 2018.

Sexual Harassment Commonplace In Oregon Capitol, State Sen. Sara Gelser Says

Women are touched "under the dais at a committee hearing," and "on the floor of our chambers," Gelser said.

Trump Administration Ends Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments To Health Insurance Companies; Oregon State Officials Respond

The announcement means the federal government will not make its $49 million payment to Oregon insurance companies in 2018.

Oregon Distributes Nearly $85 Million In Cannabis Tax Revenue This Week

A handful of government agencies received about $68 million, while each city and county shared a portion of the remaining $17 million.

Taxpayers Need To Claim $1.7 Million Before Oct. 13, State Officials Say

In July, letters were sent to 9,000 Oregon residents notifying them they had uncashed tax refund checks with the state.

Birth Control Coverage At Risk For 360,000 Oregon Women

The Trump administration’s decision to end Obama-era birth control provisions puts womens' health in the hands of their employers.

State Invests $350,000 To House Homeless Vets

Though veteran homelessness has decreased by 9 percent since 2015, more than 1,200 veterans are still without permanent housing in Oregon.