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Patients Gather as Legislature Proposes Changes to Oregon Medical Marijuana Program

Senate Bill 874 faces backlash from Veteran’s advocacy groups across the state.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Calling all Patients! Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) cardholders are coming together to defend the OMMA and fight for its expansion- and advocates are asking for patients to come to the Capitol.

Tomorrow, April 14th, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. proposed Senate Bill 874 will be going through what is known as a "gut and stuff" session. What's a "gut and stuff"? It's an opportunity to retain the framework of a bill and change what's within it.

Marion Cultural Development Corporation Awards OCT Monies

(Salem, Oregon) - Marion Cultural Development Corporation announced this week the awarding of $29,600 of Oregon Cultural Trust monies to 17 Marion County non-profit organizations. Organizations receiving funds must match the grant with their own funds. Grants must meet the objectives of promoting awareness of Marion County’s cultural assets, strengthening communities by upholding diverse cultural traditions as well as vital urban centers and the distinctive historic character of small towns and neighborhoods, inspiring youth to engage in creative expression and heritage activities and supporting their efforts to develop cultural awareness, developing leadership for maintaining vigorous cultural organizations, supporting excellence, and encouraging investment in the arts, heritage, and humanities as a means of stimulating cultural and economic vitality.

Florida Government is Right Out of the Wizard of Oz

House Speaker Dean Cannon, the Lion, needs the courage to allow debate on the Governor’s conflict of interests with some proposed legislation.

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) - You have no idea how much damage is being done in the state of Florida by Governor Scott and the Republican dominated legislature. Scott's approval rating is 35% since his inauguration.

Cutting funding for children with disabilities, not more help for transplant recipients, property taxes go up; college tuition at state colleges and universities nearly doubles...

Preservation Month Fair at the State Capitol

(Salem, Oregon) - May is National Historic Preservation Month and for Oregon communities throughout the state it’s an opportunity to reflect on significant historic sites and buildings that help tell the stories of our past as well as to recognize contributions that individuals and organizations have made to local preservation projects.

When Conspiracies Go Too Far

Stranger than truth... much.

(CINCINNATI) - This week, many of us saw Bill Cosby blast Donald Trump on network TV. Cosby didn’t use the words but I will. Trump is a “whacko” and “wingnut.”

Problem is, he can go on network TV, even represent Serta Mattresses and nobody challenges him about his outlandish belief that President Obama has been lying about his place of birth.

Don`t Kiss the Chicks: Advice from Oregon Public Health Officials

Salmonella can spread from baby chicks and ducklings to people

(SALEM, Oregon) - With spring here and the Easter holiday approaching, Oregon Public Health officials are urging parents to protect their children from potential Salmonella infection caused by handling baby poultry, such as chicks and ducklings. Baby chicks are cute, soft and cuddly. Handling them, however, could cause illness.

Get a Firsthand Look at Oregon`s Fish and Wildlife with an ODFW Biologist as your Guide

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Look for bears on the coast, tour a wildlife rehabilitation center, see salmon spawn or feed the elk at a wildlife area. It’s all part of the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s program, Firsthand Oregon.

Catholic Group Claims Children Raped by Priests were `Homosexual` Participants, not Victims

"all of the arguments we see in this ad are scapegoating attempts" - Phil Attey, executive director of Catholics for Equality, from The Advocate

(NEW YORK) - The anti-gay Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights is going on the attack against "those who are distorting the truth about priestly sexual abuse."

The group bought an expensive full-page ad in The New York Times Monday that places the blames for the church's scandals on "homosexuality, not pedophilia."

Florida Governor Who Opposes Prescription Drug Monitoring Joins Drug Trade Panel

"Human beings feel dishonor the most -- sometimes when they most deserve it!" - Mark Twain

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) - Earlier this week we published Rick Scott Elected Governor of Florida, But Voters Have a Charlatan in Office -- Not a Governor!

The story that illustrated the outrageous side of Florida politics, the state's new governor, and the relationship both play in the expanding Oxycontin crisis. Florida is where 85% of all Oxycontin sales take place.

Oregon Coast Aquarium to Celebrate Earth Day

A Farmers Market will feature music, sustainable products and local produce

(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Earth Day with a Farmers Market, offering activities, sustainable art and information about green living and healthy choices. The event, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, April 23, is free after regular Aquarium admission.