Bynum Opposes Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill, Citing Cuts To Food Assistance Programs
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.
City Council Backs Homeownership Projects In North And Northeast Portland
The Portland City Council has approved a $2.5 million investment to expand affordable homeownership opportunities in North and Northeast Portland, supporting efforts to prevent displacement and help more families build generational wealth.
Community Members Invited To Discuss Public Safety Trends With Portland Police Leaders
Portland residents will have the opportunity to question police leaders about the Portland Police Bureau's 2025 Annual Report, which showed declines in homicides, shootings, traffic fatalities and overdose deaths, at a series of virtual community meetings.
New Funding Expected To Help 1,000 Households Avoid Eviction In Multnomah County
The City of Portland and Multnomah County have allocated $5 million in emergency rental assistance to help approximately 1,000 households avoid eviction, with the remaining $500,000 used for program operations and administrative expenses.
County Preserves Key Services While Closing Major Budget Gaps
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a $4 billion budget that preserves many of the county's core safety net and public safety programs while eliminating at least 158 positions and making other difficult cuts.
Rep. Janelle Bynum Withdraws Support For SCORE Act Ahead Of House Vote
Rep. Janelle Bynum has withdrawn her support for the SCORE Act, which was designed to establish a national framework for NIL rights and compensation for college athletes, citing the need for additional bipartisan work to address protections for student-athletes.
Election Officials Urge Voters To Use Drop Boxes As Oregon Primary Voting Ends Today
Oregon voters are urged to use official ballot drop sites to avoid potential delivery and postmark issues with the U.S. Postal Service, and election officials are offering assistance with replacement ballots, registration updates, and interpreter services.
Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19 Primary Election
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
Portland Police Say Six Juveniles Were Recovered During Human Trafficking Investigations
The Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit recently recovered six teenage girls believed to be victims of sex trafficking during enforcement operations along the city's 82nd Avenue corridor.
Portland Names Quisha Light Interim Housing Bureau Director
Quisha Light has been appointed as interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau on May 18, to provide customer-focused leadership during a period of financial uncertainty and growing demand for housing services.
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Bynum Opposes Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill, Citing Cuts To Food Assistance Programs
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.
