Oregon Sunshine Committee 2020 Public Notice

The Oregon Sunshine Committee will be meeting on January 29, 2020 in the Oregon State Capitol. The meeting will be held at 1:30 PM, in Hearing Room 343 of the Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301. After introductions, and consideration of previous minutes, the Sunshine Committee will: Revisit the family law… View Article

Posted in Media Release, Public Records Reform on January 15, 2020

Settlement Announced with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund, Inc.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined 23 state law enforcement partners in an agreement with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund (PPGF), Inc. The agreement ensures that donors receive necessary information and disclosures when making charitable contributions through the company’s online fundraising platform.  The platform conveniently allows donors to contribute funds electronically and select a charity that… View Article

Posted in Media Release on January 14, 2020

Attorney General Rosenblum Announces Labor Trafficking Task Force

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today, in commemoration of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, announced the creation of a new Labor Trafficking Task Force. The task force was formed between legislative sessions to study labor trafficking across the state and identify ways the Oregon legislature and other leaders can tackle the issue. According to the Oregon… View Article

Posted in Media Release on January 10, 2020

Don’t want your Smartphone tracking your EVERY MOVE? Here’s what to do!

Whether you realize it or not, you are never really alone! Your smartphone tracks your whereabouts, including the places you go, how many times you have been there, and what days and times you were there. Companies and apps track your visits because they make money when they sell this information to target ads to… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News on January 8, 2020

Attorney General’s Statement on the Passing of City Commissioner Nick Fish

I just feel sad today — incredibly sad — at the loss of our good friend, “Commish” Nick Fish. In his poignant “resignation” letter three days ago, Nick said, “The future is bright.” I’m sure he believed that. But today our skies are cloudy, suffused with a terribly empty feeling in the hearts of everyone… View Article

Posted in News on January 3, 2020