The seven city councilors who reversed their earlier rejection of Children's Levy grant recommendations deserve credit for admitting their mistake and rectifying their reckless decision, the editorial board writes. But there are more takeaways from this debacle than just the importance of owning up to errors.

Seniors whose income is limited to Social Security often aren't required to file returns.

Preschool for All is economic infrastructure that helps ensure parents can work, employers don’t face turnover and the economy can grow, writes Candice Williams, executive director of Family Forward Oregon. While a bill that would have devastated the program is dead, the community must be prepared to protect these investments that help build the kind of Portland we want.

Beyond this session’s obvious disappointment — a failed transportation funding bill — here’s what else flopped.

The session delivered few major wins for Gov. Tina Kotek.

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Even with our focus on digital delivery of news, editors can push our press deadlines to make sure The Oregonian’s print edition is similarly nimble when major news breaks.

The proposal comes as other operators of aging wind farms in the region plan to swap out old turbines, which can significantly boost energy production and reduce mechanical problems.

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The vote tally was 51-49 to proceed with the debate. Senate passage could be days away, and the bill would need to return to the House for more votes before it could reach the White House.

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