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Oregon Department of Administrative Services Releases Independent Audit of Oregon Motor Voter Program
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) commissioned a third-party vendor, Baker Tilly Advisory Group, to conduct an independent audit of the Oregon Motor Voter (OMV) program at the direction of Governor Tina Kotek and SOS last...

Oregon Leads Multi-State Legal Effort to Restore Funding for Humanities Programs Across the Country
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of states, urging a federal court to stop the Trump administration from gutting federal support for public humanities programs that serve communities nationwide. The coalition filed an...

State Chief Information Officer Announces the State’s First Chief Privacy Officer
Oregon Chief Information Officer Terrence Woods, Director of Enterprise Information Services (EIS), has appointed Nik Blosser as the state of Oregon’s first Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist. The CPO will be...

Oregon leads the nation in implementing the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act
Oregon leads the way as the first state in the U.S. to implement a packaging and paper extended producer responsibility law providing statewide access to consistent and high-quality recycling. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s...

As temperatures rise, Oregon OSHA reminds employers to safeguard workers against the dangers of heat illness
As temperatures rise and the risk of heat illness in the workplace increases, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) reminds employers to follow requirements designed to help protect workers from the hazards of extreme...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Blocking Planned Parenthood from Receiving Medicaid Funding
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, as part of a coalition of 22 states and Washington, D.C., sued the Trump Administration today over the sweeping budget reconciliation law (the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), specifically the “Defund...

Governor Newsom announces additional deployment of California resources to support New Mexico following Texas and Oregon disaster response efforts
“We stand with Oregon during this critical time, just as they’ve stood with us during some of California’s toughest fire seasons,” said Anale Burlew, Chief Deputy Director of CAL FIRE. “These mutual aid partnerships are built on trust,...

Secretary of State Audit: Oregon Must Do More to Ensure Contracts, Purchasing Get the Most Value for Oregonians' Tax Dollars
The State of Oregon can be doing more to manage contracts, oversee purchasing, and get the most value for Oregonians’ tax dollars, according to an audit released today by the Secretary of State Audits Division. “Right now, Oregonians are...

'I Know Catherine, The Log Lady' - the big, big life and inspiring death of a cult icon - digital release 8/26/2025
The hit indie doc featuring Twin Peaks footage and alumni incl. Catherine Coulson (Log Lady) stars Kyle MacLachlan and David Lynch, streams worldwide 8/26/2025 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- I Know Catherine,...

Governor Newsom deploys firefighter strike team to support Oregon wildfire response
CAL FIRE engines being sent to support wildfire suppression in Oregon This mobilization comes in response to a significant lightning event that ignited numerous wildfires across the region. Southern Oregon has experienced more than 2,000 lightning...

Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community Coming Soon to Chalfont, Pennsylvania
CHALFONT, Pa., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest community, Birch Run at New Britain, is coming soon to Chalfont, Pennsylvania. This exclusive...

New e-bike rules begin at Oregon State Parks and the ocean shore
SALEM, Oregon—Electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) are now allowed on trails where other bicycles are allowed unless specifically prohibited at Oregon State Parks. E-bikes are also allowed on the ocean shore on wet sand except where specifically...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges Lack of Transparency in Federal Spending
RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 18 other attorneys general formally opposed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for unlawfully withholding money from federal agencies and the states and failing to follow the law in sharing how...

Pharmaceutical Analytical Testing Outsourcing Market Set for Explosive Growth, Set to Reach Over $17 Billion by 2032
The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the global Pharmaceutical analytical testing outsourcing market growth scenario. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global Pharmaceutical Analytical...

Apply now for Oregon OSHA grant program focused on expanding worker safety training, education opportunities
Training and educating Oregon workers is essential to creating and maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. To help expand training and education opportunities, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) offers a grant...

Unnoticed Moments: A Poetic Journey Through Life’s Quiet Truths
Susan Patterson invites readers to discover the beauty in the everyday through her newest poetry collection SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Acclaimed poet and author Mrs. Susan Patterson returns with...

Accounts Receivable Automation Strengthens Client Accounting Across Oregon
Oregon firms strengthen finance systems using Accounts Receivable Automation for accuracy, control, and faster processing. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oregon companies are using automation to reframe how...

Outsourced Payroll Services Expand Rapidly in Oregon’s Mid-Market Business Scene.
Oregon organisations rework payroll systems with external partners to improve timelines and reduce manual tasks. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Consistency in payroll functions is now a key focus for businesses...

Appeals Court Upholds Denaturalization of Human Rights Violator and Former Bosnian Soldier Convicted of War Crimes
The Justice Department announced today that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon that revoked the naturalized U.S. citizenship of a convicted Bosnian war criminal. Sammy...

Operating Room Management Market Worth USD 10.0 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 13.0%
PORTLAND, KS, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global operating room management market garnered $3.5 billion in 2021, and is estimated to generate $10.0 billion...