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PSU research shows Oregonians are flexible on doling out justice
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May 02, 2011, 4:30PM
Though voters have passed tough-on-crime measures, when given choices, they show a willingness to go along with alternatives to long sentences, a study shows. Full story »
Seattle journalist working for Al Jazeera missing in Syria
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May 02, 2011, 7:31PM
The former Seattle columnist had lived in the Middle East and understood the significance of the unrest that has roiled into Syria from Egypt, Yemen and Libya. She holds American, Canadian and Iranian citizenship. She'd been reporting for Al Jazeera English, the Qatar-based news network, since last August. Full story »
Oregon House approves bill that would allow high-priority road extension in Tualatin
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May 02, 2011, 5:41PM
House Bill 3225 would create an exception to state land-use laws and allow the much-discussed extension of Southwest 124th Avenue in Tualatin. Full story »
Bill allows large Oregon wineries to open restaurants, host weddings
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May 02, 2011, 4:14PM
One opponent said the bill creates a "special loophole" for a few large wineries. Full story »
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Bottle bill expansion heads back to Oregon House floor with minor changes
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May 02, 2011, 4:05PM
A bill that would substantially change Oregon's bottle deposit system is heading back to the House floor after a brief and unexpected layover in committee. Members of the Rules Committee made a minor adjustment to some unclear language in the bill. Full story »
Political leaders from the Northwest offer opinions on the meaning of Bin Laden's death
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May 02, 2011, 3:46PM
They universally praise the performance of the military and intelligence agents and warn that the fight against terror is not over. Full story »
Senate unanimously supports a bill allowing Oregonians to redeem gift card balance for cash
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May 02, 2011, 2:06PM
Senate unanimously approves a bill that would give people the opportunity to cash out the balances of gift cards when they drop below five dollars. Full story »
Senate approves bill allowing Oregon vets to request time off for Veterans Day
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May 02, 2011, 1:54PM
The Oregon Senate unanimously approved a bill aimed at allowing veterans in private industry to get time off for Veteran's Day. Full story »
Northwest reporter missing in Syria; Portland boyfriend waiting for word
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May 02, 2011, 1:25PM
Former Seattle reporter Dorothy Parvaz, 39, flew to Damascus, Syria, on Friday to cover events but never checked into her hotel, her fiance, Todd Barker, says. Full story »
Doubts, warnings to lawmakers fill healthcare transformation testimony
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May 02, 2011, 1:20PM
The state faces a shortfall of more than $800 million in the general fund budget for human services in the next biennium, and the hope is that by jump-starting the transformation process the state could save up to $500 million in the second year of the biennium. Full story »
Bike signal bill passes House committee
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May 02, 2011, 12:29PM
From BikePortland: Senate Bill 130 (text), which would add bicycle-only signals to Oregon's list of traffic control devices, passed out of the House Committee on Transportation and Economic Development on Friday. SB 130 passed the full Senate back in February and it's now poised for a Senate vote and eventual passage into law. Read the story at BikePortland, an Oregonian... Full story »
Lawmakers differ on praising Obama in Bin Laden death
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May 02, 2011, 8:15AM
Democratic members of Congress were quick to heap praise on President Barack Obama for the killing of Osama Bin Laden. GOP members were less effusive about the president's role. Full story »
Oregon Politics: Eileen Brady looks at mayor's race; Bob Duncan's death, regulating hookah lounges
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May 02, 2011, 7:37AM
Monday's Oregon Politics roundup includes reports on a possible new challenger in the Portland mayor's race, a proposed crackdown on hookah lounges and a big May Day demonstration at the State Capitol in Salem. Full story »
Oregon Legislature highlights: Hearings on taxes, guns plus votes on bike trailers, holiday for vets
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May 02, 2011, 7:05AM
Major budget bills and many others are in a holding pattern until after May 12 revenue forecast Full story »
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