Date: 07/02/2015 03:59 AM
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Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police in Eugene say four young boys will be charged in the fire that destroyed the city’s historic Civic Stadium earlier this week. A police spokeswoman says police arson investigators got a tip that led them to the Eugene boys, ages 10 to 12. Eugene fire and police officials said earlier that three or four young people had been seen in the stadium press box shortly before the fire started.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown has signed the last of three ethics-related bills she requested after Gov. John Kitzhaber resigned amid an influence-peddling scandal. One remakes the Oregon Government Ethics Commission in an effort to speed its work and decrease the governor’s sway over it. The other requires the governor’s partner to report income sources and refrain from accepting speaking fees.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon senators have passed legislation requiring a state agency to maintain a list of chemicals that are potentially harmful in children’s toys and products. The legislation would also require some large manufacturers to phase out those chemicals from children’s products. Supporters say the measure would limit children’s exposure to dangerous chemicals that are linked to illnesses and birth defects.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon House is getting behind a plan to boost speed limits on Eastern Oregon highways. Most of the highways in Eastern Oregon would have a speed limit of 65 mph outside city limits, up from 55. Interstate 84 from The Dalles to Idaho would rise to 70, as would all of Highway 95 in the state’s southeastern corner.
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