Oregon & multistate legal fight: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is part of a 12-state Democratic coalition suing to block Paramount Skydance’s $110B Warner Bros. Discovery merger, arguing it would “extinguish competition” and drive up prices for theaters and cable/streaming viewers; the states are asking courts to freeze the deal while the case plays out. School mental health funding: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over plans to terminate a $1B school-based mental health grant program despite a prior court block, setting up another federal showdown over education funding. Oregon State Hospital accountability: A sister of Kenneth Hass filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging extreme neglect and prolonged seclusion/restraint before his death at Oregon State Hospital. Public safety approach in Oregon-adjacent news: Dayton, Ohio leaders announced street outreach expansion aimed at connecting people experiencing homelessness to services without relying on law enforcement. Local Oregon issues: A Portland-area homeowner says more than 50,000 tires were dumped on his property, prompting a Multnomah County investigation. Ballot politics in Oregon: A Hermiston cannabis retail measure fell short of signature requirements, with organizers citing a “green desert” for dispensaries. Policy watch: States are also preparing for SNAP payment error-rate penalties starting in 2027, with Oregon among those facing scrutiny.