Oregon Health Authority fails to show results after spending millions, audit finds

by Ty Davison | Aug 15, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon Health Authority fails to show results after spending millions, audit finds • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Starting in 2021, Oregon lawmakers gave tens of millions of dollars in funding to the Oregon Health Authority to bolster the behavioral health...

Much-attacked final Title IX rule goes into effect while still blocked in 26 states

by Ty Davison | Aug 1, 2024 | News & Commentary

Much-attacked final Title IX rule goes into effect while still blocked in 26 states • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The final rule “protects against discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics,” per the department....

Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate

by Ty Davison | Jun 28, 2024 | News & Commentary

Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump pitched to undecided voters Thursday night during the first debate of the presidential...

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement

by Ty Davison | May 16, 2024 | News & Commentary

Education officials should not weaken financial education requirement  • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon has finally caught up to the many other states that require high school students to pass a personal finance course as a graduation requirement with a  landmark...

Republican lawmakers blast policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls

by Ty Davison | Apr 18, 2024 | News & Commentary, Sports

Republican lawmakers blast policy allowing transgender female athletes to compete as girls • Oregon Capital Chronicle: All 12 women Republican lawmakers in the state Legislature are calling on the head of the Oregon School Activities Association to change its...