A measure that would continue to channel lottery revenue to Oregon water, parks and wildlife was certified Wednesday by the secretary of state's office.
Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler is unveiling broad changes to travel practices at his agency, tightening sloppy bookkeeping, clarifying vaguely worded policies and increasing oversight of travel by employees who monitor investment firms that manage more than $50 billion in state funds.
The lowly plastic grocery bag has emerged as the next symbolic battleground as cities and states around the country rush to prove their environmental credentials.
As one voracious non-native fish bears down on the Great Lakes, notorious mussels are spreading across the West. Frustrated state officials say it’s time for the federal government to play a bigger role in stopping the spread of invasive species.
Utah is not the only state where lawmakers are attempting to address illegal immigration — which is traditionally a federal issue handled by Congress.
