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The Latest But Not the Last Mass Shootings

Banning assault weapons does not contravene the Second Amendment.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - On March 16, eight people were killed, including six Asian-Americans, at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area. The shooter purchased the handgun legally the same day as the shootings.

On March 22, ten people were killed, including one police officer, at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado.

Democrats: Time to Repeal State Right-to-Work Laws

The 1947 Taft-Hartley amendments to the National Labor Relations Act permitted a state to pass so-called right-to-work laws that prohibit unions from requiring a worker to pay dues, even when the worker is covered by a union-negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - On March 9, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan labor bill, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

One of the bill’s most significant provisions is a repeal of state right-to-work laws that Republican majorities have used to undermine unions, a crucial pro-Democratic constituency, across the country.

Introducing Ramotion - The Design Agency

Ramotion is a design agency with a difference – they have the experience of working with some of the biggest names. Find out more about them here.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Building brand awareness and designing a brand that can become a household name is no simple task.

Most entrepreneurs are excellent in their own field of expertise, but when it comes to marketing themselves, they often don’t sell their brand in the most effective way.

7 Ways To Deal With A Complicated Custody Battle

You must head into court with a sound action plan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A child custody dispute can be one of the most traumatic things a parent can go through, particularly if you do not know what to expect.

Parents battling for custody of their children are plunged into a perilous legal quagmire while facing the horror of losing their children.

Simple Ways To Keep Calm When You Are In A Traffic Accident

You can practice reducing anxiety in advance of any crisis.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Car accidents are very scary. They're also quite common. Most people will have at least one minor accident over the course of their lives.

An accident of any kind can be quite terrifying. At the same time, it is important to keep calm. Keeping calm can help you take charge of the situation and avoid any further problems.

DA Mike Schmidt Testifies in Support of Ending Mandatory Minimum Sentences

"Ballot Measure 11 was born during an era when many now misguided practices were ascendant in the criminal justice system."

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt testified in support of Oregon Senate Bill 401, which would convert mandatory minimum sentences for specified felonies other than murder to presumptive sentences.

“Senate Bill 401... simply returns control over sentencing to judges."

What`s Happening in the Hemp Industry: Disruptive Innovation Examples

COVID-19 has not had a drastic effect on the hemp business sphere.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Owing to the passage of the 2014 and 2018 farm bills, industrial hemp became available as an agricultural commodity in the United States.

Industrial hemp, which is sourced from the cannabis sativa species, is used all over the globe to manufacture various consumer products. In 2019, the hemp industry reached $5 billion in annual revenue.

5 Steps to Open a Dental Office in Salem

Before you open your dental office, here are five things you must do.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you’re reading this, then odds are you’ve been working as a dentist for a while now and are ready to finally open your own practice.

With your experience and determination, the next step is to start your own business and start having more control over the types of services people can have when taking care of their teeth.

31 Percent Increase in Oregon COVID Cases

Oregon reports 239 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Weekly Report, released today, shows increased daily cases and declines in hospitalizations and deaths in comparison to the previous week.

OHA reported 2,272 new daily cases of COVID-19 during the week of Monday, March 8 through Sunday, March 14. That represents a 31% increase over the previous week.

Unconventional Wedding Trends Emerge Amidst Salem`s New Normal

Love continues to blossom, and weddings are kicking off!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Across the Pacific Northwest, as much as 71% of weddings that were set to take place during 2020 were either postponed well into 2021 or completely canceled.

Now, after a year of great uncertainty, wedding planners, venue owners, and other vendors continue to adapt and adjust their service offerings to help them keep their doors open.