Oregon State Police car decorated for Pride riles some retired troopers: Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Aug. 21

Oregon State Police 'Pride' car causes flap

After a State Police retiree complained to lawmakers about the car, Superintendent Travis Hampton issued a response that was widely shared among former employees. In his message, Hampton said he decided the agency would take part in Pride Month events and that the decision to decorate the car was “no more political than the relationship I have with my wife.”

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PRIDE DECORATIONS:An Oregon State Police car decorated for Pride riles some retired troopers. Read more.

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HOMELESS PEOPLE: 38,000 people in the Portland area were homeless at some point in 2017, a study finds. Read more.

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