Date: 11/08/2013 09:23 AM
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/279
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon Liquor Control Commission task force says the state needs to change the system to increase consumer access to spirits. It will be up to the Legislature to decide, and the task force suggested some ideas yesterday in recommendations to the commission, including expanding sales to big grocery stores.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon’s fourth- and eighth-graders are doing about the same on math and reading tests as they were two years ago and aren’t far from the national averages. The 2013 Nation’s Report Card says 41 percent of Oregon’s fourth-graders and 34 percent of eighth-graders scored at or above the proficient level for math, compared to 42 percent and 34 percent nationally. In reading, 34 percent of fourth-graders and 37 percent of eighth-graders were proficient, compared to 34 and 35 percent nationally.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – The Medford Water Commission won’t join neighboring cities trying to delay expanding a treatment plant. The Mail Tribune reports that commission members say their primary mission is supplying water to the people of Medford, and they have already adopted many of the conservation strategies the other cities are promoting.
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) – Stanford hammered No. 2 Oregon for three quarters, then held off a furious rally by the Ducks to crush their national title hopes for a second straight season with a 26-20 victory last night. The Cardinal put on a clinic in how to play keep away from a team that was averaging 55.6 points. Heisman Trophy contender Marcus Mariota was inaccurate and under pressure much of the night, but he threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes.
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