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New Oregon Law Could Lead To More Testing Opt-Outs
It's unclear what kinds of consequences the state could face now that Governor Kate Brown has signed a bill making it easier for parents to opt their kids out of standardized tests.

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Legal Marijuana In Oregon
Recreational marijuana is officially legal in Oregon as of July 1. We talk to people around the state about how things will change.

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Governor Signs Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights
Governor Kate Brown signed a bill into law this week that provides new protections for nannies, housekeepers, and other domestic workers.

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Represented: Paid Sick Time
In this installment of our "Represented" series, we hear from residents of Eugene about what a statewide paid sick leave policy would mean for them.

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Represented: Addressing Child Sex Trafficking In Oregon
In this second installment of our new series "Represented," we'll examine bills to curb child sex trafficking in the state. We're in the The Dalles, the home of the bills' sponsor, Republican representative John Huffman.