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Oregon Polystyrene Ban Now in Effect

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In 2023, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 543, which bans many uses of polystyrene foam (commonly known by its brand name, Styrofoam) in the state. On January 1, 2025, that bill formally went into effect. The law has...more

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Supreme Court’s Ruling in Grants Pass Allows Cities to Consider Use of Camping Bans as Policy Tool

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In the recent ruling in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson et al., Case No. 23-175, decided on June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit’s earlier decision. This alters the legal landscape in...more

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Indoor Natural Gas Bans Come to Oregon

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The idea of banning gas stoves has gained national traction lately, mainly as a Republican talking point to generate outrage. But is there any merit to the idea that reducing natural gas use in buildings will have beneficial...more

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