Homelessness in Los Angeles County is tragic and complex, and solving it is a daunting task. The only way to reduce homelessness is to provide housing and services that help people stabilize their ...

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The complex proposal to hike business taxes and divide the proceeds among residents is the most divisive measure on the Oregon ballot. Editor’s note: Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Stay informed ...

This story features Beeline Reader for enhanced readability. Click to turn the feature on or off. Learn more about this technology here. Los Angeles voters consistently say homelessness is their top ...

Voters will head to the polls in next year’s midterms to decide on a number of critical ballot measures. While most of the ...

A ballot measure that would have required voter approval for any future state tax increases violates the state Constitution and will not be allowed to appear on November ballots as planned, the ...

SALEM, Ore. — An appeals court ruled Wednesday morning that Measure 114, Oregon's gun control measure, is constitutional and lifted a hold on it, the Oregon Attorney General's Office reported in a ...

A new analysis from Stand for Children found Oregon’s High School Success Fund is having a positive impact on student achievement. Since Measure 98 was passed by Oregon voters in 2016, the High School ...

The audit found issues with the implementation and evaluation of the state’s landmark drug decriminalization law.

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