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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 February 2020

Attorney Jamila Taylor

Taylor pledges to continue outgoing Rep. Pellicciotti’s commitment to open, accountable government in a statement released today

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 February 2020

In this photo taken Tuesday, May 7, 2019, is a security camera in the Financial District of San Francisco. San Francisco is on track to become the first U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition by police and other city agencies. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

The technology heightens the risk of over-surveillance and over-policing, especially in communities of color

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 February 2020

Web portal with user-friendly design features and educational resources helps owners of small businesses and individuals shop for affordable, state-verified retirement savings plans

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 February 2020

Pearson Field Education Center (PFEC) is hosting a special Open Saturday on February 15 at the Pearson Air Field in Vancouver

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 February 2020

Dr. Miles Davis

Twenty-six Black Oregonians are currently serving in elected positions across the state

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 10 February 2020

Fresh beets brought in from the farm (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Jefferson Thompson)

The resolution includes a cap on foreign ownership, access to capital and strong Country of Origin Labeling

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 February 2020

The museum gave out 10,000 free tickets for its reopening weekend selling out the event

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 06 February 2020

The public invited to Every28days celebration on Feb. 28 at Warehouse 23

Details: Written by Patricia; Published: 04 February 2020

The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is recruiting interested community members to serve on an advisory committee

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent; Published: 04 February 2020

Nathaniel Miles, the vice president for strategic initiatives at Eli Lilly

VP says historically expensive medications for diabetes and other diseases are becoming more affordable because of extensive research and innovation taking place in the industry

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