Study: Oregonians with addiction and mental health problems face difficulty finding care
A new state study found Oregonians face barriers to access mental health and addiction treatment services simultaneously. (Getty Images) People who simultaneously suffer from mental health conditions and drug addiction…
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
The Biden administration said Wednesday, May 29, 2024 that it will provide funding to help school districts purchase clean school buses, most of them electric. Shown is a yellow electric…
Oregon lags in environmental protection as state’s Democratic leaders do little to help
A majority of Oregonians say the environment should be given priority over economic growth, 2021 survey shows. (Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service) Despite our green reputation, Oregon lags far behind…
As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, health experts’ worries grow
An infant receives one of several routine vaccinations typically required for children entering K-12 schools. On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic and with growing skepticism around vaccinations and government…
How a lost credit card and $7 cheeseburger reignited California’s debate over excessive bail
In summary California has conflicting laws and court decisions on what judges should prioritize when setting bail. A case involving a homeless man with a long criminal record could resolve…
Marshall Ramsey: Raising ‘Cane
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The ‘rainy day’ is here for California schools. It could be much worse if it wasn’t for Jerry Brown
Guest Commentary written by Louis Freedberg Louis Freedberg is director of the Advancing Education Success Initiative, and executive producer of its “Sparking Equity” podcast. Remarkably, it looks like California’s public…
Hispanic Serving Institutions rely on federal funding to support Latino students. What happens when the money ends?
In summary Once federal grant funding ends many resources and opportunities at Hispanic Serving Institutions continue only through student and faculty efforts. Experts say campuses must maintain programs to better…
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
The Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide funding to help school districts purchase clean school buses, most of them electric. Shown is a yellow electric school bus plugged…
Biden and Harris campaign in Philadelphia with focus on Black voters
Left to right, first lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff take part in a ”Reproductive Freedom Campaign Rally” at George Mason…