Top Stories https://www.ijpr.org/tags/top-stories Top Stories en-US Copyright JPR Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:07:49 GMT Democrats want to change the rules for California recall elections. Voters get their say with Prop. 5 https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-10-05/democrats-want-to-change-the-rules-for-california-recall-elections-voters-get-their-say-with-prop-5 Following the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats had the political will and momentum to call for changes to the recall process. What emerged was Proposition 5 on the November ballot, a measure to change the recall process. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:07:49 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-10-05/democrats-want-to-change-the-rules-for-california-recall-elections-voters-get-their-say-with-prop-5 Kate Wolffe What Measure E and F would change in Shasta County https://www.ijpr.org/elections/2026-10-05/shasta-county-measures-e-f-2026 Supporters say Measures E and F would give Shasta County residents more control. Opponents question the cost and possible delays in filling elected offices. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:07:08 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/elections/2026-10-05/shasta-county-measures-e-f-2026 Roman Battaglia Households will pay more for energy — especially in Oregon — because of federal policy changes, think tank says https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2026-10-05/households-will-pay-more-for-energy-especially-in-oregon-because-of-federal-policy-changes-think-tank-says 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. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2026-10-05/households-will-pay-more-for-energy-especially-in-oregon-because-of-federal-policy-changes-think-tank-says Jennifer McDermott 5 tax measures are on the California ballot. Here’s how to make sense of them all https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-10-05/5-tax-measures-are-on-the-california-ballot-heres-how-to-make-sense-of-them-all California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994. Our analysis shows voters tend to reject new taxes. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:48:21 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-10-05/5-tax-measures-are-on-the-california-ballot-heres-how-to-make-sense-of-them-all Ben Christopher OHRA takes over Ashland's homeless night lawn for six-month pilot https://www.ijpr.org/poverty-and-homelessness/2026-10-05/ashland-night-lawn-ohra-management-pilot Ashland will pay OHRA $57,500 to oversee its night lawn for six months, while officials develop a long-term plan and the nonprofit introduces assigned spaces. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:34:58 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/poverty-and-homelessness/2026-10-05/ashland-night-lawn-ohra-management-pilot Jane Vaughan Former residents allege harm at Oregon Christian ranch that promises refuge to people in crisis https://www.ijpr.org/religion-and-spirituality/2026-10-04/former-residents-allege-harm-at-oregon-christian-ranch-that-promises-refuge-to-people-in-crisis The board of 5Rock Ranch nearly shut it down more than a decade ago, but former residents say harmful practices continue. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:18:35 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/religion-and-spirituality/2026-10-04/former-residents-allege-harm-at-oregon-christian-ranch-that-promises-refuge-to-people-in-crisis Kaylee Tornay A proposed nickel mine near Gold Beach has a buyer, but years of studies remain https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2026-10-04/gold-beach-red-flat-nickel-mine-buyer-agreement Years of feasibility studies and environmental reviews remain for the Red Flat project near Gold Beach. The proponent expects an economic analysis in 2027. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:35:09 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/environment-energy-and-transportation/2026-10-04/gold-beach-red-flat-nickel-mine-buyer-agreement Theo Greenly Fact-checking misleading, false claims from first Oregon 2026 gubernatorial debate https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-10-03/fact-checking-misleading-false-claims-from-first-oregon-2026-gubernatorial-debate At times, the two candidates talked past each other without directly addressing one another’s grievances. They also mischaracterized each other’s records. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:43:49 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-10-03/fact-checking-misleading-false-claims-from-first-oregon-2026-gubernatorial-debate Shaanth Nanguneri Nurses union airs Asante grievances at town hall amid contract talks https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2026-10-03/asante-finances-medford-nurses-union-town-hall The Oregon Nurses Association alleges Asante leadership has favored profit over services. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:33:26 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2026-10-03/asante-finances-medford-nurses-union-town-hall Justin Higginbottom Doctors, insurers sue Newsom over health insurance premium increases https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2026-10-03/doctors-insurers-sue-newsom-over-health-insurance-premium-increases 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. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:31:33 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2026-10-03/doctors-insurers-sue-newsom-over-health-insurance-premium-increases Kristen Hwang