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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Secures Significant Victory in Tariffs Case
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 29, 2025
Today, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Court of International Trade’s ruling that the tariffs challenged by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition are unlawful. These tariffs include both the so-called...
ACHS Partnership Expands Student-Led Sustainability in Oregon Schools
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
Through a new partnership, ACHS and Eco-School Network will empower Oregon students to lead hands-on wellness and sustainability initiatives. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American College of Healthcare...
Attorney General Rayfield Releases One Year Report on Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 29, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has released a report with the results from the first year of the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). The comprehensive law, which took effect last July, empowers individuals and families to take control of their...
Q-Gold Announces $10,000,000 Financing to complete acquisition of Quartz Mountain Gold project in Oregon, USA and advance Mine Centre Camp in Ontario, Canada
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Highlights: Proceeds of financing to enable completion of previously announced acquisition of Quartz Mountain project, a transformational USA gold...
Biosecurity Fundamentals for Small Livestock Operations in Oregon
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 29, 2025
Backyard livestock ownership is popular across Oregon, from the coast to the high desert. Whether you raise chickens, goats, pigs, or other livestock, protecting your animals from disease is vital. It is important to remember that whether you own...
Oregon DOJ Consumer Hotline Warns of New Scam Impersonating Oregon Attorneys
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 28, 2025
The Oregon Department of Justice’s Consumer Hotline is warning Oregonians about a new scam involving scammers impersonating Oregon lawyers to target victims. In the two cases reported, victims lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers...
2025 Oregon Law Alumni Award Winners Announced
University of Oregon School of Law
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August 29, 2025
Oregon Law announces the recipients of the John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award, Minoru Yasui Justice Award, and the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. 2025 John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Judge Anna M. Joyce, JD ’01, is a...
WesternU Receives Historic 150-Acre Gift to Grow Health Sciences Education in Oregon
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2025
A transformational 150-acre land gift positions WesternU to shape the future of healthcare education and workforce development in Oregon. LEBANON, OR, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Western University of Health Sciences...
Oregon doubles energy bill assistance funding to help families address the rising cost of living
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 26, 2025
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes pay their utility bills. In June, legislators passed House Bill 3792, doubling funding for the Oregon...
Simple, Dignified, Affordable: Care Cremation Offers Compassionate Cremation Services Across Oregon
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
Providing families in the Portland Metropolitan Area and the surrounding areas with peace of mind and meaningful remembrance without added stress. GRESHAM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In life’s most difficult...
Attorney General Rayfield Secures Full Relief for Oregon Schools Just in Time for Back to School
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 26, 2025
With Oregon students heading back to the classroom, Attorney General Dan Rayfield has finalized a major win for Oregon schools: an agreement requiring the Trump Administration to release the full balance of remaining education funding by no later...
Governor Kotek Signs Bills to Lower Energy Costs for Oregonians
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 25, 2025
Today, Governor Tina Kotek hosted a ceremonial signing for a bipartisan slate of energy legislation — House Bills 3546, 3179, 3792, and Senate Bill 688 — that will lower energy costs for households, increase accountability for major energy users,...
Killer Burger Continues Expansion Plans, Celebrates Opening of Newest Franchised Location in Bend, Oregon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Killer Burger, the fast-growing better burger concept offering meticulously crafted, award-winning burgers, today announced the opening of its newest Oregon location in Bend with franchise partner...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Prevents $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs
State of Maine Agencies
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August 29, 2025
MAINE, August 29 - Back to current news. August 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Prevents $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs AUGUSTA...
Oregon Law's Class Inside a State Prison
University of Oregon School of Law
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August 19, 2025
In her “Mercy and the Rule of Law” course, Kristen Bell, Associate Professor and Faculty Director of the Public Service and Policy Program, leads a class comprised of law students and incarcerated students in examination and dialogue around the...
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation earns NAIC accreditation
Division of Financial Regulation State of Oregon
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August 18, 2025
Aug. 18, 2025 The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently received its five-year accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The association announced the news at its summer conference in...
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation earns NAIC accreditation
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 18, 2025
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) recently received its five-year accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The association announced the news at its summer conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...
Extreme Heat Forecasted Across Oregon This Weekend — State Agencies Encourage Precautionary Measures
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 21, 2025
SALEM, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for several regions across Oregon beginning the morning of Friday, August 22, and continuing through Sunday evening. Affected areas include the Central and Southern...
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries and Oregon Heritage Commission seek to fill vacancies
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 15, 2025
The Oregon Heritage Commission (OHC) and the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) seek volunteers to fill multiple positions. Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries The OCHC is seeking two new members, one for the position...
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Prevents $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs
Maine Government
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August 29, 2025
MAINE, August 29 - Back to current news. August 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Prevents $184 Million Cut to AmeriCorps Service Programs AUGUSTA...