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PORTLAND — Enrollment in some graduate education and healthcare programs at Oregon’s public universities is expected to be down this fall, in part because students who might have enrolled face confusion and uncertainty over whether they can get the federal loans they need to attend, according to school leaders. The issue stems from new rules […]

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Oregon secured $15 million in federal funding to grow the state’s semiconductor industry, and it could receive up to $160 million over the next decade depending on its progress.  The National Science Foundation announced Tuesday that Oregon’s coalition of nearly 100 businesses and public organizations, known as Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology, or FAST, is […]

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PORTLAND — Gov. Tina Kotek said Tuesday she would prioritize education and summer learning programs in her forthcoming 2027-29 budget, warning that she has difficult work ahead of her to craft the financial plan that will inform next year’s legislative session.   “It will be a challenge to put my recommended budget together, but I would […]

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There have been no pesticide-related bee kills in Oregon since 2021, according to a new Oregon State University report — marking a win from more than a decade ago when the state was experiencing an alarming number of dead bees related to pesticides.  The inaugural 140-page “Bees of Oregon: 2025” report builds on years of […]

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(The Center Square) – As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Department of Education and a coalition of organizations launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen civics education amid concerns about students' understanding of American history and government.