by Erick Bengel, Washington State StandardFebruary 19, 2026 A bill that would have made it easier for Washington’s farmworkers to form a union will not become law this year. Tuesday, Feb. 17, was the cutoff […]
by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 19, 2026 The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a bill meant to safeguard public lands against the threat of privatization. Senate Bill 1590, sponsored by Sen. […]
by Shaanth Nanguneri and Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 19, 2026 Oregon Republicans ended a brief Senate walkout that threatened to derail Democrats’ plans to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases […]
by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 19, 2026 It’s a common scene at the Oregon Legislature: Crowds filling committee rooms and hallways hoping to testify on legislation, only to miss their chance to speak, submit […]
Senators sound alarm over political motivations to undermine climate science and harm public health Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate colleagues in launching an investigation into Environmental Protection Agency […]
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