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Washington

PODCAST: The Cost of Crime: Unpacking Washington State’s Organized Retail Theft Crisis

Hosted by Senator Chris Gildon, this episode of The Elephant in the Dome features Washington Retail Association guests Jan Himebaugh and Crystal Leatherman. Together, they explore Washington’s escalating organized retail crime crisis, examine its connection to broader […]

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Oregon

US Justice Department challenges Oregon, three more states over in-state tuition for immigrants

by Shauneen Miranda, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 27, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington over laws that allow immigrants in the country without legal status to pay in-state college […]

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Oregon

Oregon DOJ won’t open investigations into six reports from Oregonians alleging federal misconduct

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleAugust 27, 2026 Oregon’s attorney general has closed the door on several potential criminal investigations into federal agents that were spurred by reports of alleged misconduct reported by Oregonians since […]