Oregon News: 2/22/05

Laci Peterson's stepfather lobbies Legislature to pass bill
Advocates give voice to poor
Drastic health reform not in near future
Oregon assisted-suicide law may go to Supreme Court
Teachers, board meet tonight
School backers rally at Capitol
Plan will prohibit out-of-state taxes
Colleges plead for more funding
Lawmakers look to regulate payday lenders
School rally demands no more cuts
Measure 37 washes over coastal areas
Abortion arguments return to divide Legislature
East Portland businesses form group
Calls to voters emphasize lower taxes