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Oregon AG Secures Major Settlements, Fights Federal Policies, and Tackles Transportation Funding in Landmark Week

Oregon AG Secures Major Settlements, Fights Federal Policies, and Tackles Transportation Funding in Landmark Week

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 Oregon's week has been marked by significant legal action from Attorney General Dan Rayfield, who secured a settlement with HelloFresh on November 26th requiring the company to reform its deceptive advertising practices around free meals and discounts. Rayfield noted that there is no such thing as free when families must spend hundreds of dollars to unlock the deal.

In related developments, Rayfield joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the federal government from unlawfully cutting off SNAP benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. The same day, Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other states sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development over policies that would force more people into homelessness.

Most significantly for Oregon's coast, a judge has temporarily ordered the U.S. Coast Guard to return a search and rescue helicopter to Newport that has been stationed there since 1987. The Coast Guard had moved the helicopter, prompting Rayfield, Lincoln County, and the Newport Fishermen's Wives organization to file lawsuits to force its return. The helicopter has been critical to coastal rescue operations.

On the legislative front, Oregon's 2025 legislative session has reached its midpoint with a multi-billion-dollar transportation package taking shape. The proposal includes a 20-cent increase to the state's gas tax phased over seven years, a new 1% sales tax on vehicles, road usage charges for electric vehicles, and new charges for delivery vehicles. Opponents of the gas tax increase have already gathered signatures exceeding the threshold needed to qualify for a ballot challenge.

In education news, multiple school districts across Oregon continue major construction projects. The Bend-La Pine School District is on schedule to complete Phase 1 of a 178 million dollar Bend Senior High School renovation next summer, with the four-year project expected to finish in 2028. Oregon City and Gervais school districts are similarly advancing bond-funded construction projects.

Weather conditions this past weekend brought cooler temperatures to the region, with light snow possible in eastern portions of Oregon and the Blue Mountains. Storm season continues along Oregon's coast, where November through March brings dramatic conditions to viewing areas like Port Orford and Cape Blanco.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch for updates on the legislative session's approach to May deadlines and continued developments surrounding Oregon's transportation funding debate.

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