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wweek.com | Nigel Jaquiss
This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. As the 2025 legislative session lurches toward its conclusion, a bipartisan bill aimed at speeding wildfire damage payouts remains stalled in committee. The looming expiration of a federal tax break for fire victims adds urgency to Senate Bill 926. That tax break—available to people who get financial compensation for losses in fires that are declared disasters—is set to expire at the end of this year.
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wweek.com | Nigel Jaquiss
This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego) exercised the power of his office this afternoon in a fraught moment for the legislative session’s signature policy bill. He booted Sen. Mark Meek (D-Gladstone) off the Joint Committee on Transportation Reinvestment and claimed Meek’s seek for himself.
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philomathnews.com | Nigel Jaquiss
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon is urging Gov. Tina Kotek to slow walk a request from Willamette Falls Trust for up to $75 million in state funding to buy land near the falls.
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democratherald.com | Nigel Jaquiss
As the state faces soaring levels of evictions, the Legislature’s budget-writing committee Tuesday, June 10 moved ahead with a budget for Oregon Housing and Community Services that includes large cuts for two key services: eviction prevention and homelessness prevention. Documents show that the 2023–25 budget included a combined $130.2 million for those two services.
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lebanon-express.com | Nigel Jaquiss
As the state faces soaring levels of evictions, the Legislature’s budget-writing committee Tuesday, June 10 moved ahead with a budget for Oregon Housing and Community Services that includes large cuts for two key services: eviction prevention and homelessness prevention. Documents show that the 2023–25 budget included a combined $130.2 million for those two services.
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Elizabeth Castillo
Producer at Think Out Loud
Elizabeth Castillo primarily covers news in Portland, Oregon, United States and surrounding areas including Beaverton and Hillsboro.
Allison Gutleber
Meteorologist at KATU-TV (Portland, OR)
Allison Gutleber primarily covers news in Portland, Oregon, United States and surrounding areas including Beaverton and Gresham.
Ben Botkin
Reporter at Oregon Capital Chronicle
Ben Botkin primarily covers news in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon, United States, including cities like Portland and surrounding areas.
Jule Gilfillan
Producer at Oregon Public Broadcasting
Jule Gilfillan primarily covers news in Portland, Oregon, United States and surrounding areas including Salem and Beaverton.
Monica Samayoa
Climate Reporter at Oregon Public Broadcasting
Monica Samayoa primarily covers news in Portland, Oregon, United States and surrounding areas including Beaverton and Gresham.
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