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First-in-the-nation Oregon law capping state employee hospital payments is working, study says

December 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on First-in-the-nation Oregon law capping state employee hospital payments is working, study says

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 23, 2025 A landmark 2017 Oregon law that limited how much hospitals can bill state employees’ health care plans has saved the state around $50 million annually without harming […]

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Oregon Central Coast to receive $2.2 million to restore tidal wetlands

December 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon Central Coast to receive $2.2 million to restore tidal wetlands

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 23, 2025 A nonprofit dedicated to restoration projects along Oregon’s Central Coast will receive $2.2 million to restore tidal habitats threatened by erosion, flooding and drought. The National Fish […]

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Boating Safety Education Milestone, 25 Years of Improving Safety on Oregon’s Waterways

December 23, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Boating Safety Education Milestone, 25 Years of Improving Safety on Oregon’s Waterways

In 1999, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 2977, Mandatory Boater Education, requiring operators of motorboats with engines greater than 10 horsepower and youth 12-15 years of age operating any size motorboat, to take a course on […]

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No more federal income tax relief for wildfire survivors after Congress fails to extend exemption

December 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on No more federal income tax relief for wildfire survivors after Congress fails to extend exemption

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleDecember 22, 2025 At the end of 2024, wildfire survivors who had waited years to be paid in settlements over powerline-ignited fires got major relief from the federal government: they […]

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Coverage, savings, peace of mind: Oregon encourages health plan enrollment for 2026

December 22, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Coverage, savings, peace of mind: Oregon encourages health plan enrollment for 2026

SALEM, Ore. – As people in Oregon prepare to welcome in the new year, now is the time to make sure you and your family have the health coverage you need. Health insurance provides access […]

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In the 1991 movie "Thelma and Louise" who plays the part of Thelma?

In the 1991 film Thelma & Louise, the part of Thelma Dickinson is played by Geena Davis, while Susan Sarandon plays the role of Louise Sawyer. Davis portrayed the character's journey from a timid housewife to an empowered woman, a performance that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. 

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The Titanic sank while on its way to what city?

The Titanic sank while on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, in the early hours of April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. 

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Which Disney film included the songs "Chim Chim Cheree" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"?

The Disney film that includes the iconic songs "Chim Chim Cheree" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is the classic 1964 musical Mary Poppins, featuring music and lyrics by the Sherman Brothers. 

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What plant makes up most of the koala's diet?

The plant that makes up most of a koala's diet is the eucalyptus leaf, also known as gum leaves, which provide both food and habitat, though they are selective, eating from only a few dozen of the hundreds of eucalyptus species and needing specialized digestion to handle the toxins. 

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Who was the Greek god of fire?

The Greek god of fire, metalworking, and the forge was Hephaestus (or Hephaistos), the master craftsman of the Olympians, known for creating divine armor, weapons, and inventions, often associated with volcanoes and fire. He was the son of Hera, sometimes with Zeus, and was famously cast from Olympus for being lame, but later returned due to his unparalleled skills, using hammers, anvils, and tongs as his symbols. 

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