Scottie Barnes

5 days ago | theepochtimes.com | Scottie Barnes

Oregon is among a handful of states that allow males to compete in female sports. 6/2/2025Updated: 6/2/2025Zachary Rose, a male who identifies as transgender, finished fifth in the girls’ varsity high jump at the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) high school track and field state championships in Eugene, Oregon, on May 31.

1 week ago | elepoch.com | Scottie Barnes

Zachary Rose, un hombre que se identifica como transgénero, terminó quinto en el salto de altura femenino en el campeonato estatal de atletismo de preparatoria de la Asociación de Actividades Escolares de Oregón (OSAA), celebrado en Eugene, Oregón, el 31 de mayo. Durante la ceremonia de premiación, Reese Eckard, de la preparatoria Sherwood, y Alexa Anderson, de la preparatoria Tigard, quienes quedaron en tercer y cuarto lugar, bajaron del podio y se dieron la espalda en aparente protesta.

2 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Scottie Barnes

Oregon’s economy could be characterized by sluggish growth and higher unemployment for the coming years, according to the state’s economic and revenue forecast released May 14. Although the state will take in record revenue in the 2025-2027 biennium—up 12 percent from the 2023-25 biennium—it will be significantly less than had been predicted just three months ago. The state is still expected to have billions more to spend in the next two-year budget than it did for the current one.

3 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Scottie Barnes

Legislators may appropriate $21 million to defend immigrants, as more than 5,500 criminal defendants await a court appointed attorney. 5/15/2025Updated: 5/15/2025Oregon lawmakers are considering two bills that would provide $21 million to provide free legal aid to noncitizens and illegal immigrants. Senate Bill 703 would appropriate $6 million for nonprofits to help eligible immigrant families, such as those protected by DACA, to apply for legal status.

3 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Scottie Barnes

The arrest of a Sinaloa Cartel leader illegally residing in the state capital and dealing fentanyl has Oregon lawmakers reconsidering sanctuary policies. 5/12/2025Updated: 5/12/2025The apprehension of a twice-deported Sinaloa Cartel leader in the state capital on May 6 as part of the biggest fentanyl bust in U.S. history has animated the debate over Oregon’s sanctuary state policies.