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Details: Written by By Saundra Sorensen For The Skanner News; Published: 20 June 2019

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Culturally specific early learning programs throughout the state will receive a boost under Oregon’s new Student Success Act.

Details: Written by R. Dallon Adams; Published: 20 June 2019

Festival organizers continue to empower the community through information and set an ambitious scholarship goal for the 27th annual event

Details: Written by Sarah Zimmerman, Associated Press; Published: 19 June 2019

Gov. Kate Brown

Her statement heightens tensions with Senate Republicans, who said earlier this week that they are "prepared to take action to stop" what could become the nation's second statewide cap and trade program.

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Details: Written by By TOM JAMES The Associated Press; Published: 19 June 2019

Seattle City Council candidate Shaun Scott (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

This year, 72 candidates registered to compete for seven seats, making the race by several measures the most competitive in more than 15 years.

Details: Written by By SARAH ZIMMERMAN Associated Press; Published: 17 June 2019

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Oregon is on the precipice of becoming the second state after California to adopt a cap-and-trade program, a market-based approach to lowering the greenhouse gas emissions behind global warming.