Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government comes to hearing with accusations but very little evidence

The Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government had their third hearing on March 30 to try and prove collusion between the Biden administration and social media companies in censoring conservative voices. This hearing was examining the Missouri v Biden civil case which was filed by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana in…

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Public hearing for expanded reproductive and gender-affirming care bill set for Monday

Reproductive and gender-affirming care are seeing significant barriers being put up across the country. In Oregon, reproductive health care is a right but there are still barriers. In this current legislative session one bill is being brought up that could protect both gender-affirming care and reproductive health care in the state. The Oregon House Committee…

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Representative Val Hoyle talks Coos Bay Port, housing, and child care

Representative Val Hoyle addressed issues regarding the Coos Bay Port, child care, job training, housing, and more on March 16, 2023 to a City Club meeting in Springfield, Oregon. She came to discuss the Port of Coos Bay and her continued work in trying to fund that port when their requested $1.25 billion grant was…

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Tiny Titans Summit Features Author Ja’Nia Harden

On Friday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 4th, Lane Community College, in collaboration with Lane County African American Black Student Success and the United Way of Lane County, brought joy and inspiration to the hearts of children and adults with their successful event: the Tiny Titans Summit 2023. Held at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of…

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Hinamatsuri brings food and culture to LCC

Last Friday, International Program students Hina and Ayumi, hosted an event called Titan Night to celebrate Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls’ Day or Doll Festival in Japan. Hina and Ayumi taught their peers about the significance of this festival and enjoyed some delicious Japanese curry and Inarizushi. The event was a great success and left…

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LCC Board of Education signs resolution for community college legislative priorities

The LCC Board of Education passed a resolution at their March 2 board meeting in support of Oregon Community College Association’s legislative priorities. These priorities include increased dollars for the Community College Support Fund, funding for the Oregon Opportunity Grant program, and legislation clarifying that community colleges may offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees….

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