/media-society Media & Society en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:18:48 GMT /media-society/2025-06-24/bill-requiring-big-tech-to-pay-for-oregon-news-fails-to-pass-senate With less than a week left in this year’s session, the bill was referred back to a legislative committee. Lawmakers will be hard-pressed to revive it in time. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:18:48 GMT /media-society/2025-06-24/bill-requiring-big-tech-to-pay-for-oregon-news-fails-to-pass-senate Bryce Dole /politics-government/2025-05-22/grand-old-podcasts-oregon-republicans-have-a-new-messaging-strategy GOP lawmakers have launched three podcasts from a Salem basement this year, with more on the way. Thu, 22 May 2025 13:49:55 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-22/grand-old-podcasts-oregon-republicans-have-a-new-messaging-strategy Dirk VanderHart /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-16/fri-9-25-every-writer-needs-an-editor Writers need editors, but finding the right one can be a pain. Helpful tips are shared in this conversation of The Writer's Dish. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:41:58 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-16/fri-9-25-every-writer-needs-an-editor Amy Miller /media-society/2025-05-13/republican-lawmaker-wants-oregonians-to-have-more-time-to-fight-media-errors Rep. Darin Harbick’s son was at the Jan. 6 insurrection four years ago, but the lawmaker took issue with a Eugene Weekly story. Tue, 13 May 2025 13:52:37 GMT /media-society/2025-05-13/republican-lawmaker-wants-oregonians-to-have-more-time-to-fight-media-errors Bryce Dole /media-society/2025-05-10/trumps-new-effort-to-defund-npr-and-pbs-faces-multiple-hurdles President Donald Trump urged Congress to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting during his first term, but was largely unsuccessful. Now, he's trying again, on several fronts. But the effort faces headwinds and its success is far from certain. Sat, 10 May 2025 14:29:18 GMT /media-society/2025-05-10/trumps-new-effort-to-defund-npr-and-pbs-faces-multiple-hurdles Jennifer Shutt /media-society/2025-05-06/bill-to-have-big-tech-pay-for-local-news-advances-in-oregon-legislature Supporters say the bill could help struggling newsrooms. If it passes, Meta says it would ban Oregon news on its platforms. Tue, 06 May 2025 22:34:10 GMT /media-society/2025-05-06/bill-to-have-big-tech-pay-for-local-news-advances-in-oregon-legislature Bryce Dole /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-05/tues-9am-what-happens-when-the-federal-government-makes-public-media-a-public-enemy JPR Executive Director, Paul Westhelle, and SOPBS CEO, Phil Meyer, join the Exchange. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-05/tues-9am-what-happens-when-the-federal-government-makes-public-media-a-public-enemy Mike Green, Natalie Golay /media-society/2025-05-02/oregon-democrats-criticize-trumps-order-targeting-npr-pbs-funding It’s not clear what effect — if any — the president’s order will have on public broadcasting funding. Fri, 02 May 2025 22:54:52 GMT /media-society/2025-05-02/oregon-democrats-criticize-trumps-order-targeting-npr-pbs-funding Bryce Dole /politics-government/2025-04-16/oregon-lawmakers-move-closer-to-prohibiting-student-cellphones-in-schools-statewide Republicans were split in their support of House Bill 2251, which passed the Oregon House on Tuesday after a lively debate. Now, it heads to the Senate. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:54:10 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-16/oregon-lawmakers-move-closer-to-prohibiting-student-cellphones-in-schools-statewide Natalie Pate /politics-government/2025-02-12/oregon-gop-leader-cites-false-examples-of-government-waste-from-parody-x-account Oregon’s Senate Republican leader shared debunked claims from a social media parody account about federal government spending in a state-issued email newsletter decrying “fear-mongering and misinformation.” Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:01:47 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-12/oregon-gop-leader-cites-false-examples-of-government-waste-from-parody-x-account Julia Shumway