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The government of Oregon, as prescribed by the Oregon Constitution, is composed of three government branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial.

Oregon also has a system of commissions, wherein private citizens are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate; these commissions have the authority to hire and fire the heads of the agencies they govern, and must confirm changes to the permanent rules governing those agencies.

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Oregon Breaking News...

Firm seeks identities to preserve anonymity

November 18, 2008: Portland lawyer Matthew Lowe said his law firm wants to know the name of everyone in Oregon who has a concealed weapons permit.

Why? Lowe said it’s to protect their identities.

Legislators need to change Oregon law to make sure concealed weapons permits are not considered public records, he said. His law firm O’Donnell Clark & Crew — acting on behalf of a confidential client — wants to contact permit holders directly and rally support for these changes, he added. Read the full article here.

Keep weapons permits public
November 17, 2008: Washington County jumps the gun with its dire warnings over concealed-weapons records.

Other than scaring the bejeebers out of them, it's hard to see what Washington County Sheriff Rob Gordon achieved this week in a mass mailing to some 10,000 concealed-weapons permit holders. Read the full editorial here.

Check box to conceal weapons permit
November 16, 2008: Lawyers with the Portland firm of O’Donnell Clark & Crew want to know the names of Benton County residents who hold concealed weapons permits.

Benton County Sheriff Diana Simpson said people who carry concealed weapons for personal safety shouldn’t have to reveal their names. So she’s giving them the opportunity to remain anonymous. Read the full article here.

Washington County Sheriff is refusing to comply with open records law
November 10, 2008: Oregon Sheriff Doesn't Like the Open Records Law and is letting his community know. Read more here.

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