High-cost states across the West should embrace ‘choice’ in housing, Kotek says

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...

Outgoing Multnomah County DA seeks reduced conviction in violent assault, early release for convicted murderer

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...

‘It’s catch and release’: Portland shoplifters often evade prosecution, continuing city’s reputation as good place to steal

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...

Multnomah County’s universal basic income experiment worked, until the money ran out

by Ty Davison | Nov 22, 2024 | News & Commentary

Multnomah County’s universal basic income experiment worked, until the money ran out – oregonlive.com: In 2021, she became one of 100 Black mothers and caregivers who received monthly checks of $500 or more from Multnomah County’s Mother’s...

Oregon school report card mixed, with enrollment drop continuing

by Ty Davison | Nov 21, 2024 | News & Commentary

Oregon school report card mixed, with enrollment drop continuing: The Oregon Department of Education on Thursday released its annual statewide report card, providing a glimpse into the state’s public school system for the 2023-24 school year. It shows that...