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New Year, New Laws! Six New Laws for Oregonnew

LUCKILY, New Year's resolutions aren't legally binding. But the new Oregon laws covering everything from TVs to tenant's rights that went into effect on January 1 are, so listen up or pay the price.
The Portland Mercury  |  Sarah Mirk  |  01-07-2010  |  Policy Issues

Stop Sign Law Goes Back for Amendmentsnew

Oregon's proposed Idaho Stop Sign Law got its first hearing before the House Transportation Committee in Salem last week, and appears to be becoming a political lightning rod for tension between bicyclists and car drivers.
The Portland Mercury  |  Matt Davis  |  03-26-2009  |  Policy Issues

Contradictory Science on Fluoride Baffles Decision-Makersnew

Some Americans have questioned water fluoridation since it became a common policy in the 1950s. Then, they were considered wackos. But a recent influx of research on fluoride is giving skeptics more credibility.
Eugene Weekly  |  Kera Abraham  |  07-21-2005  |  Policy Issues

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