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Oregon Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic checkout bags statewide

Oregon Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would ban single-use checkout bags statewide and allow only recycled paper bags.

OregonLive.com · 8d

Ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam passes Oregon Senate

A vote in the House has not yet been scheduled, but if passed, it would make Oregon the 16th state to essentially outlaw PFAS-laden firefighting foam.

KOIN on MSN · 2d

Bill limiting single-use plastics for Oregon restaurants, hotels passes Senate

Senate Bill 551, which would ban restaurants and retailers from giving patrons single-use checkout bags, was approved with a 22-8 vote among Oregon senators on Tuesday. The measure would also prohibit business owners and hotel staff from providing utensils, condiment packages, or toiletry containers made of plastic unless requested by customers.

KATU on MSN · 4d

Oregon Senate passes bill to raise minimum marriage age to 18

The Oregon Senate has passed Senate Bill 548, a bipartisan effort to raise the minimum marriage age to 18, in a move aimed at protecting young Oregonians.

Oregonian · 2d

Oregon lawmakers target plastic utensils, hotel toiletries with expanded bag ban

The Oregon Senate advanced a bill Tuesday that would expand the state’s plastic bag ban to cover restaurant takeout bags and thicker plastic bags.

2don MSN

Oregon legislature weighing trio of bills that could result in less oversight for convicted sex offenders

Bills in the Oregon legislature that would ease public safety requirements for convicted sex offenders and downsize the state ...

The Bulletin1d

Oregon’s U.S. senators demand explanation for freeze on income-driven student loan repayment plans

More than 12 million Americans who took out loans from the U.S. Department of Education to attend college are now stuck in limbo about whether or not they’ll get to ...

Gun control vs. gun rights: More than 2 dozen Oregon firearm bills introduced this session

Limiting gun possession for people under 21 and allowing lawmakers with concealed handgun licenses to carry in the Capitol ...

1don MSN

Oregon lawmakers target hidden ‘facility fees’ contributing to higher medical costs

Facility fees charged for hospital care have grown more common for routine check-ups and procedures, consumer advocates say.

Oregon Public Broadcasting10d

Oregon could become the latest state to ban underage marriage

At least 13 states have laws banning minors from getting married. Oregon is currently one of 10 states that leave the option ...

KTVZ9d

Oregon Senate votes to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foam

Efforts to get harmful “forever chemicals” out of firefighting foam used in Oregon are closer to being realized.

KOIN on MSN2d

Senators push for California recreation area’s expansion to Oregon

Wyden and Merkley argued that extending the area would protect wildlife and benefit fishing and recreation industries.

OPB8d

Oregon Senate votes to make T-bone the official state steak

Oregon CattleWomen have championed the T-bone as the official state steak, due to its two distinct sides like Oregon, with a split like the Cascades down the middle. In this screenshot taken ...

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