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Bill introduced by freshman lawmaker inspired by newspaper coverage of son’s presence at Jan. 6 US Capitol insurrection
The press may be a watchdog, but State Rep. Darin Harbick (R-Oakridge) wants to yank its leash. How hard? Critics and supporters of House Bill 3564 differ on that point. Drafted by Harbick, the bill expands from 20 to 60 days the time people have to accuse a print, digital or broadcast news outlet of…
Judge bars Grants Pass from enforcing anti-homeless ordinances while lawsuit continues
The legality of Grants Pass’ homelessness policies is once again under fire. A judge halted enforcement of the city’s latest rules on March 28 while a lawsuit to toss them permanently moves forward. Josephine County Circuit Court Judge Sarah McGlaughlin issued a preliminary injunction that bars Grants Pass from enforcing two ordinances regulating homelessness in…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots Vendor Profile | Selling the newspaper offers a different experience
For Joshua Valdez, becoming a vendor with Street Roots was a game changer. “I got involved with Street Roots because they were (some of the) very few people in Portland that (were) willing to admit that they would help you,” Valdez said. “Street Roots is the only organization that gives you something to do that…
