Navigator Award Finalist: Nathan Rix, Oregon Liquor Control Commission, Senior Policy Analyst
Building the regulatory framework for legalized recreational marijuana sales in Oregon was no easy feat, but it’s something that other states can learn from.
Navigator Award Finalist: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown
Oregon is implementing a phased and geographic-tiered approach to raise the state’s minimum wage, an approach that’s earned high praise for the governor, who championed the idea.
Tears Over Oregon’s Pensions ‘Moral’ Dilemma; Texas Warning Over Refugee Resettlement
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Cancer-causing metal in New Jersey water systems; South Dakota city leaders spar in meeting; and Florida’s new invasive species discovery.
Trial of Oregon Occupiers Begins; N.C. Gov. Doesn't Get Bathroom Law Outrage
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Georgia law enforcement gets a big raise; a Minneapolis Parks and Rec meeting gets rowdy; and New York schools must test water for lead.
By the Numbers: How Homeless Camps Strain One City’s Parks Resources
The need to remove hypodermic needles, clean up human waste and haul away trash add to budgetary difficulties in Oregon's second-largest city.
States in West and Southeast Among Those With Biggest GDP Growth in Early 2016
Arkansas, Oregon and Washington state checked in with top economic gains in the first quarter of the year, at 3.9 percent, new data show.
Oregon’s Legal Fees in Oracle Case Shock GOP Leader; ‘Foul Mess’ in Missouri Town
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Indiana to use reserves for road and bridge repairs; West Virginia sets up new flood recovery fund; and Juneau deals with a massive fish spill.
New State-by-State GDP Gains and Losses Released
The states with the largest economies based on real GDP in 2015 are California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Portland Seeks to Extend Its Proven Tech and Transit Expertise in Smart City Challenge Bid
While Rose City’s plan leverages technology, “this is really a people project.”
Where Did Federal Funds for Cover Oregon Go?; N.C. May End Border Dispute With S.C.
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Federal prosecutors seek death penalty in Charleston; San Francisco remains a ‘sanctuary city'; and Boston’s sick of sick time.
Colorado City Pushes Hard for Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal in Oregon
Overseas markets are increasingly attractive to energy companies and the communities they support.
How Accessible Is Your State’s Spending Data?
A new study ranks states based on the online access they provide to the information.
The Economic Value of ‘Quiet Recreation’ on BLM Lands
Non-motorized activities like backpacking, research of 11 western states in 2014 shows, generated around $1.8 billion in spending in communities within 50 miles of "quiet recreation" sites.
Watch 3,300 Pounds of Explosives Destroy Part of a Roadside Rock Wall in Oregon
Construction on the Mount Hood Highway Safety Project is now in its final season.
How Small Communities Can Use Gigabit Fiber Expansion to Stand Out
Sandy, Oregon, near Portland, built its own high-speed Internet utility that’s now incredibly popular with residents. Here’s how similar localities have been developing their fiber networks.
State and Local Daily Digest: Did Ore. Occupiers Disturb Tribal Relics Digging Latrine?; N.C. Lawmakers Target LGBT Ordinance
Also in our news roundup: Atlantic City’s mayor warns of government shutdown; Austin’s trees worth $16 billion; and Colorado hunters pretty in pink.
Some Great Tips to Prevent Birds From Flying Into Windows
Check out this public information campaign in Portland, Oregon.
Claims of an Imminent West Coast Quake Prompt Rapid-Response Reality Check
Government agencies need to debunk misinformation and rumors when they surface online and spread on social media, especially when they deal with science.
States Start to Let Pharmacists Prescribe Birth Control Pills
California and Oregon allow pharmacists to write prescriptions for hormonal birth control without a doctor’s approval. The practice, designed to improve access to contraceptives and curtail unplanned pregnancies, is being considered by several states.
Poorly Designed State and Local Government Websites Might Violate Federal Rules
Making digital resources accessible to those who are blind or have limited or impaired vision is important for Americans With Disabilities Act Title II compliance.
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