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The analysis projects that federal policy changes will increase annual energy spending in Oregon by $840 per household in 2035 and $1,200 per household in 2040, with a cumulative $9,300 increase from 2026 to 2040 — the highest of any state.
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InvestigateWest
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Jae C. Hong/AP PhotoProposition 40 would levy a one-time tax on billionaires. Some say the initiative opens the door to tax flight and more aggressive taxation. Others say there’s no way to predict the outcome. -
Jared Huffman and Robin LittauHealth care costs, public safety and conflicts between wolves and ranchers help distinguish the candidates in California’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Jimena Peck for NPRThe case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate. -
Getty ImagesVoters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.
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JPR
Years of feasibility studies and environmental reviews remain for the Red Flat project near Gold Beach. The proponent expects an economic analysis in 2027.
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CalMatters
In June, lawmakers passed a healthcare tax that could increase premiums in order to combat federal Medicaid cuts. A new lawsuit says that tax violates Proposition 35, passed by voters in 2024.
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CNN
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