Taking care of the environment is a top priority for many people in Oregon and across the nation. A recent ruling by the Oregon Supreme Court enforces the need of humans to care for the delicate ecosystem in the state.The case had to do with a stream that is so small,...
Month: May 2014
Appeals court gives back pay to Oregon firefighters
The labor commission in Oregon previously determined that firefighters who are from Grants Pass needed to be given at least $100,000 -- initial reports indicate that the number is higher than $100,000, though the true total was not given -- for back pay. This stemmed...
Oregon Supreme Court upholds protest ruling
In 2012, the Oregon Court of Appeals made a ruling in a civil case that gave the government some power to shut down the official grounds at the Capitol building over the night hours. This was important because protestors who were against things -- such as the current...
Oregon court denies appeal, but issues harsh words for prison
People who are in prison usually speak of the harsh conditions of the prisons. In some cases, those complaints are unfounded and the person just doesn't like the rules of confinement. There are some cases, however, in which the prisoners do have valid concerns. A...
Appeal could pause lawsuit in Portland, Oregon
The Portland City Council has been facing a lawsuit for the use of funds. Specifically, utility spending has been done in an improper fashion, according to the suit, and around $1.2 million was used for things like building restrooms or even financing political...