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House Bill 2002 B, which is set for a vote by the House on Monday, allows a minor of any age to have an abortion without parental consent – stripping parental rights and putting youth at risk, write Oregon Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp and Oregon House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson. The bill also expands the use of taxpayer dollars to fund irreversible sex-changing treatments for those as young as 15 - also without parental consent.

Middle schools in Portland are facing a student behavior crisis and need more dedicated staff to help navigate the issues, according to a letter sent this month to Portland Public Schools’ district leadership that was co-signed by all 15 middle school principals.

A House proposal would create a marketing board to promote whiskey, vodka, gin and other Oregon-crafted spirits.

Democrats are backing three bills that would establish a waiting period, require serial numbers on guns and raise the minimum age for purchases

Republicans want the practice to end.