The current edition of the ORS is live on oregonlaws.org, faster and more reliable.
Category: Oregon
Work has started on the 2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
This is a quick note to inform everyone that I've begun importing the 2017 ORS.
The Power of Permalinks
Q: What do avid bicyclists and handgun owners have in common? A: Two things are a need to know the law, and a desire to discuss it.
USPS: ZIP Codes are “commercially sensitive . . . proprietary” information
The U.S. Postal Service denied our FOIA request for a list of current ZIP Codes, because the information is "proprietary business information" and its release would not be considered a "good business practice".
Oldstyle figures for better statute number legibility
I've been re-evaluating fonts for WebLaws.org, and one issue that caught my eye is the style of the numerals. In running text, these proportional oldstyle numbers (font: Buenard) are perfect: they visually flow with the text. The wide variations in figure height and positioning help the reader unambiguously read the number. But in a vertical navigation bar, … Continue reading Oldstyle figures for better statute number legibility
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