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Before Governor Brown Leaves She Cancels Death Row As We Know It

SALEM, Ore—Governor Kate Brown today announced that she will use her executive clemency powers to commute the sentences of the 17 individuals on Oregon’s death row to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. “I have long believed that justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the […]

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Oregon Governor Kate Brown Declares A Heat Emergency

SALEM,Ore.– The state of Emergency impacts 25 counties in Oregon from July 25th through July 31st.  This is to  ensure additional resources are available to respond to excessively high temperatures. “With many parts of Oregon facing a high heat wave, it is critical that every level of government has the resources they need to help […]

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