PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release: The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is a leading accredited institution specializing in online integrative and holistic health education. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, ACHS strives to equip professionals in the industry with the knowledge and comprehension required to navigate the essential oil market. According to Market Research Report, the  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Marc Overbeck, who has served for the past 12 years in a variety of legislative and policy roles for the Oregon Health Authority, has been selected to become Southern Oregon University's director of government relations. He will begin his duties at SOU on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Overbeck has served in a variety of policy-related roles over the past 30 years, including positions with the Oregon   more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: A local entrepreneur and double-alumna, a chemistry professor and campus leader, a graduate student in the School of Education and an undergraduate Honors College student have been appointed by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and confirmed today by the Oregon Senate to serve on the Southern Oregon University Board of Trustees. Sachta Bakshi Card will complete the unexpired, at-large term of Jonathon Bullock, who r  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- Lane Community College issued the following news: Lane Community College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Keri Green as the new Head Women's Volleyball Coach, succeeding Jim Moore who retired at the conclusion of the 2023 season. Athletic Director Greg Sheley made the announcement Friday, expressing his enthusiasm for Green's future with the Titans. "We are excited to have Keri join the Titan Athletics family," Sheley remarked. "She brings energy, excitemen  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Feb. 15 -- Lane Community College issued the following news: The Lane Community College Board of Education will meet for a work session Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC boardroom, building 3, 4000 E. 30th Ave, Eugene. The meeting will be accessible via Lane's event streaming page. Agenda items for the work session include: * Program Spotlight: The Rim Rock Shelter * Bond Project Prioritization * FY25 Budget Development Update * Lane Forward Following t  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Collaborations between researchers, practitioners promote inclusive demographic data practices to reach underrepresented student groups * * * By Nicole Rideout Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University-Portland State University School of Public Health are leveraging data science to support students from diverse and underserved backgrounds pursuing science, technology, engi  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: In papers filed late Friday afternoon (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ARNOLD.pdf), Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a motion asking the Oregon Court of Appeals to allow Measure 114 to take effect while the state's appeal of Harney County Judge Robert Raschio's ruling proceeds through the court process. Measure 114 was passed by Oregon voters in Nov  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Joanna A. Marikos to the position of Circuit Judge in Oregon's Sixth Judicial District, which encompasses Umatilla and Morrow Counties. Marikos will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Christopher R. Brauer. The appointment is effective immediately. "Joanna Marikos has already earned a reputation as a fair and compassionate   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news on Feb. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she will appoint Pamela Haan and Christine (Chris) Martin to the Multnomah County Circuit Court. Haan will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael S. Loy, and Martin will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kathryn L. Villa-Smith. Both positions will be assigned to the court's Family Law Department. The appointments are ef  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to an announcement from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on their proposed final wind energy areas on the Oregon Coast for offshore wind: "Offshore wind is likely to play an important role in meeting our state's growing energy demand and goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040," Governor Kotek said. "It also presents a   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Monday, Rep. Tom Andersen (D-South Salem), a first-term legislator and former Salem City Councilor, stood beside Republican and Democrat colleagues in the House and Senate to present legislation requiring that the State Legislature, the Department of Administrative Services, and the Oregon Department of Justice make direct payments to the City of Salem for public safety services they provi  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, the Emergency Housing Stability and Production Package (Senate Bill 1537 and Senate Bill 1530) passed out of the Senate Committee on Housing and Development on a bipartisan, unanimous vote of 5-0. It moves to the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. The package is focused on funding homeless shelters, supporting renters, and boosting housing production and infrast  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- The Oregon House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Today, House Democrats voted down three common sense Republican bills to provide more educational opportunities for Oregon students and to protect the rights of parents to ensure they play a role in their children's educations. HB 4095 re-establishes basic proficiency standards for reading, writing, and math as conditions for a student to receive a high school diploma or a modified diplom  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- The Oregon House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: The House Republican Caucus today issued a letter to legislative presiding officers to reaffirm the caucus' steadfast support for meaningful criminal justice accountability provisions in any legislation meant to address the drug crisis caused by Measure 110's failure. "[W]e are committed to supporting a bill that reclassifies the possession of deadly drugs - such as fentanyl, heroin, and   more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today Rep. Zach Hudson (D-East Multnomah County) outlined that his 2024 Short Session priorities include decreasing homelessness, increasing affordable housing, addressing the mental health and addiction crisis, community safety, and health and wellness in schools. "Throughout the session, I will work to make sure that the values of East Multnomah County are heard loud and clear in Salem,  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 13 -- The Oregon House Republicans issued the following news release: In response to TriMet's endorsement of a Senate Bill 1553, which would make the use of drugs on public transportation a Class A Misdemeanor, House Republican Leader Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) issued the following statement: "We've been told for months by the majority party and their special interest bosses that a Class A Misdemeanor was too harsh, but this bill puts their hypocrisy on full display. Publ  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 14 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 1508, which caps the price of insulin at $35 and prevents Oregonians with chronic illnesses and disabilities, who are covered by Medicaid and the Oregon Health Plan, from facing higher costs. In recent years, the cost of insulin skyrocketed 55%. SB 1508 provides certainty and protection from the rising cost of insulin for Oregonians living on ti  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- The Oregon Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously adopted a bipartisan amendment to a placeholder bill recriminalizing public use of illicit drugs on public transit to a Class A misdemeanor. It passed out of committee with a strong 5-0-0 vote and will go to the Senate floor for consideration. "I was proud to cast my vote in favor of a Class A misdemeanor amendment because everyone deserv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: After a seven years' long battle, Steptoe LLP obtained a major trial victory on behalf of our client Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (Lattice) after a three-week jury trial based in the Oregon District Court (Steven de Jaray, et al. v. Lattice Semiconductor). At trial, Plaintiffs sought an award of over $80 million in compensatory damages--and additional punitive damages potentially ranging in the hundreds of mill  more

IRVINE, California, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Academics explore roles of clean energy and AI in combating global warming * * * Throughout human history, technologies have been used to make peoples' lives richer and more comfortable, but they have also contributed to a global crisis threatening Earth's climate, ecosystems and even our own survival. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, the University   more