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Louisiana

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 March 2024

Martin Lemelle, PhD

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to name Martin Lemelle, PhD, as the next president of Grambling State University.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 March 2024

Sen. Kayse Jama (D - Portland)

Major legislation works to stabilize and house Oregonians living on the streets, put affordable housing within reach for everyone

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 March 2024

Oregon State Capitol

We are committed to closely monitoring the rollout of this bill, particularly with concerns to racial disparities.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 March 2024

(Photo by Christopher Lemercier)

New approach to crisis response aims to increase opportunities for treatment, reduce recidivism, and prevent overdoses

TriMet-MAX

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 March 2024

(Photo courtesy of TriMet)

Tri Met’s MAX Red Line trains will begin serving the new Gateway North MAX Station on Monday, March 4.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 February 2024

(Photo courtesy of Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH))

The new name for this affordable housing redevelopment, Jamii, means community and togetherness in Swahili

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 February 2024

Andre Bealer

Andre Bealer most recently served as the Workforce Equity Program Manager for Metro.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 February 2024

(Photo/Portland Parks & Recreation)

The effort is an innovative partnership between the City, Portland Parks Foundation, and The Kidz Outside

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 February 2024

If approved by voters, the levy renewal would maintain the current tax rate and continue to fund approximately 660 teachers and other classroom support positions

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 20 February 2024

“Nothing is more important than making sure folks in need have food to eat, and the resources to thrive,” Wyden said. “Making sure this food is locally sourced and processed helps connect our Oregon farmers to the communities they feed.”

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