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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 June 2023

Sen. Jeff Merkley

The program provides over $42.45 billion across the country to expand high-speed internet access by investing in planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

Courtroom with a gavel

The Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act will establish a grant program authorized at $350 million per year for FY24 through FY28 and allow the Treasury Secretary to award grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

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View photos from Portland's two-day celebration of "Freedom Day"

about-Central-African-Republic

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

Scales of Justice

The Legislature will allocate $96 million over adjusted current service level to help reform the commission and address the unrepresented crisis

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

Education topics include credit scores, investments, taxes, resumes and more

about-taxes

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

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The bill will allow taxpayers to voluntarily self-report their race and ethnicity while filing tax returns

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

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Free outdoor movies and concerts in Portland’s parks make their return this summer, along with the Free Lunch + Play series, cultural celebrations, and more

taxes

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 June 2023

Senator Cedric Hayden (R-Fall Creek)

Hayden says for more government accountability and transparency, a Media Tax Credit measure, like Oregon’s Political Tax Credit, is necessary to protect journalism reporting

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 June 2023

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The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Division of ODOT confirmed that an estimated 3.5 million driver’s license and identification card files were compromised when the agency was hacked two weeks ago.

about-Seattle

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 June 2023

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The new 564 area code will be assigned to new phone numbers once no more 206 area code numbers are available.

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