WA bill would let courts decide if city camping bans are ‘objectively reasonable’
(The Center Square) – While Democrats say the proposal could level the playing field, their conservative counterparts argue it would allow homeless people to...
Senators hostile to RFK Jr. received thousands of dollars from pharma, health PACs
(The Center Square) – Three senators who displayed some of the most hostility towards Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Maybe So’? Olympia reconsiders legalizing psychedelics
(The Center Square) – The potential legalization of magic mushrooms is heading to Olympia next week as state lawmakers prepare to hear testimony on...
WA homelessness bill ‘flies in the face’ of SCOTUS overturning Martin v. Boise
(The Center Square) – While nearly 75% of the city voted to outlaw camping within 1,000 feet of a school, park and daycare in...
Crime costs Oregon economy about $15 billion annually, report says
(The Center Square) – Crime costs the Oregon economy a substantial amount of money.
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