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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 9h

Touted by many faith leaders, lawmakers and developers, the YIGBY movement imagines a connection between a religious mission to serve and the very real hurdles of building affordable housing.

Can states, and a little bit of faith, convert church land into affordable housing? • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Yes In God’s Backyard? Some states hope so. Lawmakers see the potential for much-needed housing on church-owned land.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 10h

A nationwide coalition of organizations serving domestic violence survivors in 14 states and the District of Columbia notched another victory in its lawsuit to block the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding to groups that value diversity, equity and inclusion.

Federal judge blocks anti-DEI restrictions from housing and violence prevention grants • Oregon Capital Chronicle

A federal judge in Rhode Island halted policies requiring grantee organizations to eliminate all DEI initiatives in their work or risk losing federal funding.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 12h

With the passage of a landmark new law in California, a shared regional energy market is finally on its way to becoming a reality. Proponents say it has the potential to lower energy costs, make the grid more resilient and speed up the deployment of clean energy.

The West's power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in • Oregon Capital Chronicle

For years, leaders in 11 Western states have debated the creation of a regional energy market: a coordinated grid to pool solar power in Arizona, wind in Wyoming, hydro in Washington and battery…

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Antitrust experts say the new administration’s hands-off approach to regulation could gain the loyalty of tech executives in the short term, but could hurt the competitiveness of the American tech sector in the long run, reports @statesnewsroom.com via @oregoncapitalchronicle.com

Competition in Big Tech is at stake as Trump seeks more control of FTC • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Leaders in the tech industry have enjoyed more freedom to make business moves and an overall deregulatory attitude under the Trump administration, but antitrust experts say the administration’s…

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 1d

The Pentagon has identified $8 billion of unobligated research, development, testing and evaluation funds from the prior fiscal year that will be used to issue mid-month paychecks to troops if government funding lapse continues past Oct. 15. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/13/r...

Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown. House Speaker Mike John...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 1d

Plant nursery owners fear delayed federal payments could force their 30-year business in Eastern Oregon to close reports @miamaldonado.bsky.social oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/13/a...

Oregon nursery among small businesses caught in the fray of government shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The federal government shutdown has left federal workers, and small businesses like Oregon-based Plant Works LLC, caught in the middle.

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Kyle Pfannenstiel @pfannyyy.bsky.social · 4d

A lot of Idahoans on Medicaid expansion work for big businesses, and even public colleges and government entities.

Walmart, one of the biggest private business in Idaho, had the most employees on the public assistance program. #idleg #idpol

Where do people on Idaho Medicaid expansion work? A lot of big companies. • Idaho Capital Sun

Hundreds of Idaho employees for major companies, colleges and governments are on Medicaid expansion, new state report shows.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 4d

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/10/r...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape th...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 4d

After a government shutdown is resolved, states are typically reimbursed for federal costs they fronted during the funding lapse. But Trump admin's record of pulling money, targeting Democratic-led states has some officials worried about getting paid back.
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‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens. • Oregon Capital Chronicle

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

Trump has signaled he wants to unilaterally cancel funding approved by Congress, lay off federal workers by the thousands and may try to reinterpret a 2019 law regarding back pay for furloughed federal employees, @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/r...

Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any addi...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

The visit left the politicians, “deeply concerned by the lack of oversight and accountability of ICE agents, including those operating out of the Macadam (Portland) facility,” they said in a statement. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/o...

Oregon’s congressional Democrats press feds on treatment of immigrants, protestors at ICE facility • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation raised concerns in letters following a visit to the Portland ICE processing facility that’s been a lighting rod for Trump officials.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/r...

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • Oregon Capital Chronicle

President Donald Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and forme...

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Shaanth Nanguneri @shaanthx.bsky.social · 5d

“In the Capitol, Representative Hòa Nguyễn will be remembered for pouring her heart and soul into bringing communities together.”

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Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41. Nguyễn’s legislative accomplishments span childhood care, education, and consumer protection. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/o...

Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland. We will be following throughout the day or as long as it takes for a decision to be reached. Stay tuned! oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/09/a...

Appeals court to decide ‘as quickly as possible’ on legality of Guard troops to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Three judges will decide “as quickly as possible,” they said, whether to uphold a temporary order barring President Donald Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland. U.S. Circuit J...

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 5d

The Oregon Supreme Court questioned the scope Wednesday of an Oregon measure struck down by a lower court that regulated vape packaging in a case highlighting the tension between the state’s free speech protections and regulation of corporate activity.

Oregon Supreme Court suggests narrowing vape packaging rules in free speech case • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Court of Appeals in an October 2024 ruling struck down the law on the grounds it violated the free speech of a business owner.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 6d

U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition • Oregon Capital Chronicle

U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 6d

About 200 members of the Oregon National Guard will remain under federal control but cannot yet be deployed to Portland, according to a ruling Wednesday by three judges in a federal appeals court. buff.ly/3o8ocqH

Oregon National Guard remains federalized for now, but cannot be deployed, judges rule • Oregon Capital Chronicle

About 200 members of the Oregon National Guard will remain under federal control but cannot yet be deployed to Portland, judges rule.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 6d

Gov. Tina Kotek’s executive order could fast-track renewable energy projects permits to meet a July 4 deadline. buff.ly/nwUL3Ri via @opb.org

Oregon to accelerate siting of renewable energy projects to beat Trump’s incentive deadline • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon is preparing to fast-track solar and wind permits to take advantage of federal tax credits before they expire next year.

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Julia Shumway @jmshumway.bsky.social · 6d

Ninth Circuit issued an administrative stay of judge's order blocking National Guard in Portland pending oral arguments tomorrow. Net impact: Troops remain federalized but can't be deployed. More tk

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 6d

With your help, we're more than halfway to our 4th birthday wish of collecting 40 donations! Thank you for your readership.

It’s not too late to keep the party going and support independent journalism in Oregon.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 6d

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 6d

The new leader of the Oregon House Republicans said she’s focused on elevating the voice of Oregon’s political minority and small business owners like herself.

Oregon House Republicans elect McMinnville’s Rep. Lucetta Elmer to lead them • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon House Republicans elected Rep. Lucetta Elmer, R-McMinnville to serve as their leader after former leader Christine Drazan stepped down.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 7d

The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers.

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Trump administration may try to deny back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers when the government reopens.

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Oregon Capital Chronicle @oregoncapitalchronicle.com · 7d

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents to blue cities, as well as a litany of controversial issues surrounding the Department of Justice.

A combative AG Pam Bondi confronts US Senate Judiciary over Trump crackdown • Oregon Capital Chronicle

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents to blue…

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