A judge said the alleged domestic violence Deborah Albin experienced did not meet Oregon law’s strict criteria to avoid a mandatory-minimum sentence
The webinar will give practical guidance for editors on how to manage and edit an investigative story
Advocates are pushing for a survivor justice law like those in other states, but a two-thirds legislative majority presents a major hurdle
The economic fallout continues to worsen for those struggling under the double whammy of crippling debt and job loss. Bankruptcy filings are surging across the country. In Utah, Steven Oberbeck of the Salt Lake Tribune reports filings were up a "staggering 62 percent" compared with the same period a year ago. Nationally, more than 1 million people have filed for bankruptcy protection, the most since 2005.
In addition to usual bankruptcy drivers - including high consumer debt, or unpaid medical bills, bankruptcy courts are also hearing from individuals who had personally guaranteed loans to businesses, which then soured.
In the realm of economic indicators, bankruptcy filings aren't in the "canary in the coalmine" category. They're more like the rescue workers who come in after the mine's collapsed to see what's salvageable - a trend worth watching.
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State lawmakers wary of government spending have turned down bills to fund emergency medical services
Shereef Elnahal, who has served as president since August, said the hospital needs to stabilize its finances before it can resume the project
The state announced the new assistance as federal Medicaid cuts are expected to reduce Oregon’s program by $11 billion over five years
Nurses say more babies are being squeezed into rooms in the 30-year-old unit
A judge said the alleged domestic violence Deborah Albin experienced did not meet Oregon law’s strict criteria to avoid a mandatory-minimum sentence
The webinar will give practical guidance for editors on how to manage and edit an investigative story
Advocates are pushing for a survivor justice law like those in other states, but a two-thirds legislative majority presents a major hurdle
The changes, which would expand the state’s investigatory abilities, still need approval from the governor-appointed Professional Educator Standards Board
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