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Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill that walked back the voter-passed Measure 110. The measure, which decriminalized some controlled substances in 2021, has faced criticism amid large amounts of overdoses
Groups supporting peace around the globe say the budget approved by Congress is lacking crucial components. After a monthslong stalemate, Congress has approved the fiscal year 2024 budget. Megan Rodgers, U.S. ...
The bulk of federal funding for Community Health Centers expires next month, and health advocates say they're worried about the impact on Kentucky communities. Molly Lewis, CEO, Kentucky Primary Care Association, said about one in five Kentuckians accesses health services through a community health center, which doesn't require insurance or hefty payments. She said centers ensure residents can access medical, dental and behavioral health, but typically go further to cater to the needs of the communities they serve. ...
Organizations are asking people to join them in a fast on Thanksgiving in solidarity with people suffering from war conditions in Gaza. Groups including the Council on American-Islamic Relations Oregon and the Movement for Black Lives are calling for a global fast to highlight the dire humanitarian crisis happening in Gaza. Je Amaechi, digital organizer for Freedom to Thrive, said Thanksgiving Day was chosen for a reason. ...
The Police Accountability Commission (PAC) presented its new city code recommendations to the City Council in September after a reported 128 public meetings and 23 community engagement sessions. Last week, the city attorney’s recommendations in response shocked many: Cutting the size of the oversight board from 33 members to 21, requiring board members to participate in both police ride-alongs and the Portland Police Bureau Community Academy, and requiring a third of the nominating committee to be law enforcement officials.