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U.S. Rep. Blumenauer votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

By Portland Courant | Jul 25, 2024

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Multnomah County receive in 2021?

Farms in Multnomah County received $8,494,602 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Portland Courant | Feb 24, 2024

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Clackamas County farmers in 2021 reached $12,066,679

By Portland Courant | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Clackamas County received $12,066,679 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Washington County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Portland Courant | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Washington County received $11,580,735 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The Registry shows 304 sex offenders living in Multnomah County in August

By Portland Courant | Sep 16, 2023

There was an unchanged number of registered sex offenders living in Multnomah County in August compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

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The Registry shows 44 sex offenders living in Clackamas County in August

By Portland Courant | Sep 15, 2023

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry shows unchanged number of registered sex offenders living in Clackamas County in August, compared to the previous month.

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Registered sex offenders: 304 living in Multnomah County in July

By Portland Courant | Aug 16, 2023

Multnomah County is home to unchanged number of registered sex offenders in July compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered sex offenders: 44 living in Clackamas County in July

By Portland Courant | Aug 15, 2023

The same number of sex offenders living in Clackamas County in July compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered sex offenders: 304 living in Multnomah County in June

By Portland Courant | Jul 16, 2023

There was an unchanged number of registered sex offenders living in Multnomah County in June compared to the previous month, according to the Oregon Sex Offender Registry.

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Blumenauer, Miller-Meeks, Klobuchar, and Graham, Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Afghans Allies in the United States to Apply for Permanent Legal Status

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 16, 2023

U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), reintroduced the Afghan Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation to allow Afghans—including those who supported U.S. military efforts— who sought refuge in the United States to apply for permanent legal residency after undergoing additional vetting.

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One-year Progress Report for Climate Emergency Workplan Published

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 15, 2023

BPS announced publication of a progress report highlighting the progress made in the first year of the Climate Emergency Workplan

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Registered sex offenders: 44 living in Clackamas County in June

By Portland Courant | Jul 15, 2023

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry shows unchanged number of registered sex offenders living in Clackamas County in June, compared to the previous month.

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Bucking Expectations: 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 14, 2023

In June, Portland got decked out in denim to welcome its first-ever Black rodeo, 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo!

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City Council Appoints Three New Members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 14, 2023

City Council appoints three new members and reappoints two members to the PCEF Committee

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City Releases Request for Expression of Interest for New Performing Arts Facility

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 13, 2023

The City of Portland is exploring the availability of potential sites for a new performing arts venue

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PEP External Listening Report

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 13, 2023

The independent consulting firm Pregame just released their report from the Portland Engagement Project (PEP) External Listening Sessions!

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Weekly Street Services Report: July 3 - 9, 2023

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland

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Share Your Ideas on Updates to Floodplain Development Requirements

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 12, 2023

The City proposes updates to maintain compliance with the minimum requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

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Recent City of Portland Studies Show Challenges, Opportunities for Portland’s Housing Market

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 11, 2023

Community and Economic Development bureaus under Commissioner Rubio to discuss findings and production strategy during July 25 City Council work session

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Reorganizing Portland City Government: Join the Transition Team on July 27

By Portland Courant Report | Jul 9, 2023

Transitioning to a Council-Mayor form of government with a city administrator will allow for a whole-city approach to systems and problem-solving