After sweeping Trump cuts at Education Department, Oregon’s Dan Rayfield, 20 other Democratic AGs sue
In a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, the attorneys general say the layoffs are so severe that the department 'can no longer function, and cannot comply with its statutory requirements.'
How Trump cuts to Department of Education could impact Oregon schools
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 20 other Democratic attorneys general on Thursday to sue the Trump administration over its plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Oregon, Washington sue to stop Trump's cuts to Department of Education
Trump administration announced March 11 that it would fire about 50% of the federal Department of Education's staff.
Ford joins 20 attorneys general to sue Trump over U.S. Education Department layoffs
The lawsuit alleges the layoffs are so severe the department “can no longer function, and cannot comply with its statutory requirements.”
Democratic-Led States Sue to Block Trump From Dismantling US Education Department
A group of Democratic state attorneys general on Thursday filed a lawsuit seeking to block Republican U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and halt wide-spread layoffs at the agency that were announced this week.
Protester to President Trump on education department cuts: “We will stand in your way.”
Around 200 protesters chanted and held signs to protest President Donald Trumps cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, as they stood outside one of the department's buildings Friday in Washington.
20 states, including Illinois, suing over Trump's Department of Education layoffs
Here's what to know about the 20-state lawsuit seeking block the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education.
The Education Department Cuts Nearly 2,000 Employees: What to Know
The Department of Education announced it was cutting about 2,000 staff members, seemingly the first step in fulfilling President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to dissolve the agency entirely.
Big cuts at Education Department’s civil rights office will impact vulnerable students for years
The latest cuts further compound funding and staffing shortages that have plagued the Office of Civil Rights. The effects of these changes on the most vulnerable public school students will likely be felt for many years.
Man wrongfully convicted of murdering Oregon prison chief gets $2M from state in compensation
The state of Oregon has offered to pay nearly $2 million to settle a wrongful murder conviction lawsuit for Frank Gable, who ...
Oregon appeals court rules in favor of voter-approved gun control law
Oregon’s second-highest court affirmed Wednesday that the voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 is constitutional, ...
Attorney General Rayfield joins coalition defending legal freedoms against retaliation
Attorney General Rayfield has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Perkins Coie, a ...
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Trump's DOGE has fired thousands of federal workers. Those impacted in AZ are speaking up
While some judges have ruled for many of those fired to be reinstated, the ultimate fate of many is unclear. Arizonans are speaking about their experiences being fired or what has happened since ...
Appeals court rules Measure 114 is constitutional, lifts hold: 'Oregonians voted for this'
Challengers have 35 days to appeal the case to the Oregon Supreme Court, and the lead attorney for the plaintiffs said they ...
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‘Your student is welcome’: Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent speaks out amid federal DEI orders, state guidance
Bend-La Pine school Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook tells the Problem Solvers he, along with school districts across the country, are navigating a new era of education. "It's meaningful for students to ...
Oregon appeals court says voter-approved gun law is constitutional, reversing lower court ruling
An Oregon appeals court has found that a voter-approved gun control law is constitutional, reversing a lower court ruling.
Oregon attorney general addresses federal firings and funding freeze with other AGs
Oregon AG Dan Rayfield is teaming up with other attorneys general to address federal firings and President Donald Trump's ...
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Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent Dr. Steven Cook speaks out about federal DEI directives, new state guidance
Bend-La Pine School Superintendent Steve Cook sat down this week with Isabella Warren as questions and uncertainty about recent federal-level changes continue for school officials, teachers and ...
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Oregon attorney general urges Supreme Court to defend provider choice under Medicaid
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is weighing in on a Supreme Court case – urging the justices to defend Medicaid ...