Oregon House Passed The First String of Contentious Tax Bills

The Oregon House narrowly passed the first of a string of contentious tax bills Thursday by a single vote.

One of bills passed is a health provider tax that supporters say will generate $550 million to pay for the medical care for low-income residents. The bill will increases taxes on hospitals and imposes a new levy on insurance premiums.

oregon-state-parks

OPRD Seeks Input On Drones In State Parks

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) takeoff and landing in Oregon’s state parks and along the ocean shore. The proposed rules establish where and how