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Remote Online Notarizations Now Allowed In Oregon

By • Jul 1, 2020
Image by Brett Hondow from Pixabay

People in Oregon can now have things notarized through the internet. That’s due to a bill approved by lawmakers during the special session in June. It's now been signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown.

Oregon Legislature Denies Community Colleges $17.6 Million for Security Improvements

By Kyra Buckley • Mar 9, 2016
Lane Community College

Community Colleges are going to have wait until 2017 to increase security. That's because Oregon lawmakers denied a $17.6 million proposal to improve security at community colleges. Umpqua Community College, however, received money to rebuild Snyder hall, the site of a mass shooting last October.

Oregon House Passes Bill To Phase Out Coal And Double Renewable Energy

By • Feb 15, 2016
Oregon Department of Transportation

The Oregon House Monday approved a bill that would phase out coal and double renewable energy in the state.

Special Session Bills Finally On The Move

By Chris Lehman • Oct 1, 2013

The five bills on the agenda for Oregon's special legislative session are finally on the move. Nearly two full days after lawmakers arrived in Salem, a legislative panel voted Tuesday evening to advance the measures out to the floor. The full legislature could vote on them Wednesday.