SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a $350 million national settlement with global marketing firm Publicis to resolve investigations into the firm's role in fueling the opioid crisis. "Oregon's $5.2 million share of the Publicis settlement will be added to the nearly one billion dollars our office has secured for Oregon in legal settlements with companies associated  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) and House Majority Leader Julie Fahey (D-West Eugene & Veneta) released a statement responding to recent rhetoric and reaffirming a commitment to making Oregon's Capitol a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all Oregonians: "As the legislature prepares to return to Salem for a five-week session to address the most pressing issues facing more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Oregon Supreme Court has officially sided with Democrats on Measure 113, effectively ending the service of 10 Republican senators - one-third of the Oregon Senate. "We obviously disagree with the Supreme Court's ruling. But more importantly, we are deeply disturbed by the chilling impact this decision will have to crush dissent," said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). "I'm disappointed but more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon House Democrats issued the following news release: On February 1, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced $20 million in awards for modular housing development, a method of housing construction that accelerates affordable housing production. This money was a key piece of the housing package (HB 2001) passed by the Oregon legislature in 2023. "It's exciting to see the results of our work in the legislature and our efforts to increase our housin more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: The IFA Board advises on development and implementation of state policies related to infrastructure needs and is tasked with oversight of many of Business Oregon's infrastructure financing programs, including the approval of funding for specific projects. The IFA Board is also responsible for oversight of the Federal Community Development Block Grant funding program. Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Representative Dwayne Yunker (R-Josephine County) announced his commonsense priorities and values in advance of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly, which convenes Monday. About Dwayne Dwayne is excited to be serving in the Oregon House of Representatives to help bring much needed reform to state government. He was appointed by the Josephine County Board of Commissioners in Decembe more PR