by Ty Davison | Jan 29, 2025 | News & Commentary
Oregon math, reading achievement among the nation’s worst, new scores show – oregonlive.com: Only New Mexico, Alabama, West Virginia and Delaware posted eighth grade reading scores significantly below Oregon’s. …Charlene Williams, Oregon’s state schools...
by Ty Davison | Jan 16, 2025 | News & Commentary
High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says – oregonlive.com: Gov. Tina Kotek stumped for one of her signature issues on Wednesday before an audience of housing leaders from across the West as she readies for a similar push in...
by Ty Davison | Jan 15, 2025 | News & Commentary
Federal judge vacates Biden Title IX rule, scrapping protections for LGBTQ+ students nationwide • Oregon Capital Chronicle: A federal district court judge has struck down President Joe Biden’s effort to protect transgender students and make other changes to Title IX,...
by Ty Davison | Jan 8, 2025 | News & Commentary
Outgoing Multnomah County DA seeks reduced conviction in violent assault, early release for convicted murderer – oregonlive.com: Days before he leaves office, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt and his Justice Integrity Unit are set Monday to ask a...
by Ty Davison | Jan 8, 2025 | News & Commentary
‘It’s catch and release’: Portland shoplifters often evade prosecution, continuing city’s reputation as good place to steal – oregonlive.com: A state bail reform law that took effect in 2022 has encouraged jails to release an array of defendants — including...
