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Oregon’s signature climate program on hold for up to a year after court ruling.

The Climate Protection Program, one of the most aggressive in the nation, was ruled invalid last month over an administrative error.

PORTLAND, Ore. —

The Climate Protection Program, Oregon’s signature law aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, will be on hold for at least a year. 

That comes after a court ruled the program invalid last month due to an administrative error made during the rulemaking process.