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New Year, New Laws! Six New Laws for Oregonnew

LUCKILY, New Year's resolutions aren't legally binding. But the new Oregon laws covering everything from TVs to tenant's rights that went into effect on January 1 are, so listen up or pay the price.

The Portland Mercury | Sarah Mirk | 01-07-2010 | Policy Issues

Tags: dumping, laws, Maternity, Tenant's Rights, Oregon

Stop Sign Law Goes Back for Amendmentsnew

Oregon's proposed Idaho Stop Sign Law got its first hearing before the House Transportation Committee in Salem last week, and appears to be becoming a political lightning rod for tension between bicyclists and car drivers.

The Portland Mercury | Matt Davis | 03-26-2009 | Policy Issues

Tags: Idaho Stop Sign Law, Oregon, bicycling

Portland's New Accounting System Costs Extra $3 Millionnew

A delay in the implementation of a new payroll system could cost the City of Portland an extra $3 million, in a year when budgets are being slashed across the board and the city is struggling to pay for even basic services.

The Portland Mercury | Matt Davis | 03-26-2009 | Policy Issues

Tags: budget, administration, Portland

Mental Health Services Threatened in Portland Areanew

Mental health provider Cascadia is in deep financial trouble, and patients could end up paying the price.

The Portland Mercury | Matt Davis | 06-05-2008 | Policy Issues

Tags: mental health, Cascadia, public policy issues, Ted Wheeler

For the Kidsnew

Youth testify on OLCC's all-ages proposal.

The Portland Mercury | Amy J. Ruiz | 11-15-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues

Overlooking Overlooknew

Complaint filed over interstate meeting.

The Portland Mercury | Amy J. Ruiz | 10-18-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues

A Thorny Issuenew

Is a private donation fast-tracking park fix?

The Portland Mercury | Amy J. Ruiz | 08-17-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues

Pig Wrestlingnew

Mud flies at City Hall over sit-lie law.

The Portland Mercury | Matt Davis | 08-16-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues

Butts Out?new

Leonard continues anti-smoking crusade.

The Portland Mercury | Scott Moore | 07-19-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues

Rent-a-Cops Paid to Harass Homelessnew

Private security guards are contractually obliged to "wake up all individuals who use [the] sidewalk, and business doorways, as sleeping locations," and to "stop offensive conduct wherever possible."

The Portland Mercury | Matt Davis | 06-01-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues