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...

Firing of Oregon Health Authority diversity chief sparks backlash

by Ty Davison | Jun 27, 2024 | News & Commentary

Firing of Oregon Health Authority diversity chief sparks backlash • Oregon Capital Chronicle: The sudden firing of the Oregon Health Authority’s longtime diversity and inclusion director has sparked shock among her allies — prompting a backlash as...

Oregon estate tax collections are soaring, and not just because of more deaths

by Ty Davison | Jun 23, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon estate tax collections are soaring, and not just because of more deaths – oregonlive.com: A few factors may be playing a role in the growing number of estates subject to Oregon’s tax. The $1 million tax threshold hasn’t changed since 2006, and...

Oregon makes bold statement recognizing International Baccalaureate

by Ty Davison | Jun 18, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon makes bold statement recognizing International Baccalaureate • Oregon Capital Chronicle: Oregon’s Legislature made a bold move, and one to benefit students. Members of the House and Senate voted unanimously this session that students who complete...

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel

by Ty Davison | Jun 9, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland teachers union links to lessons urging students to pray to Allah, write Biden to stop funding Israel – oregonlive.com: Lesson plans on the Portland teachers union website that drew condemnation from Jewish leaders this week — and that the union...