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Biden administration promises $200 million to help reintroduce salmon in Columbia River (www.opb.org)

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Dams have blocked salmon's passage, driving them toward extinction and violating tribal fishing rights. The money will fully fund Native tribes’ plans to bring fish back to the region.

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Oregon is apparently the 5th most productive state in the country. (www.oregonlive.com)

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Oregon expands free health insurance for low-income residents – regardless of immigration status (www.opb.org)

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The move coincides with debates in other states this year on expanding Medicaid coverage to undocumented immigrants.

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Oregon lawmakers vote to allow self-serve gas statewide, ending decades-long ban (www.oregonlive.com)

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The bill would require gas stations to staff at least half of their pumps, but half could be available for self-service.