Government

Progressive Democrats unveil plan for transportation funding driven by doubling of gas tax

The latest package from Oregon Democrats would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses, mass transit and bridges through…

Business

Oregon workers could soon claim strike payments under bill passed by House

The legislation would be the most expansive set of unemployment strike benefits passed in the nation, covering public…

Government

Legislative lawyers clear state Sen. Lisa Reynolds over conflict of interest

Reynolds, a Portland Democrat, did not disclose that she had sought an opinion from legislative attorneys prior to…

Government

Republican tax bill could slash billions for Oregon Health Plan, state officials say

The federal tax bill would penalize Oregon for offering Medicaid coverage regardless of citizenship status, and for abortion…

Government

Newly-appointed public defense head mounts effort to stem Oregon’s public defense pileup

The initiative estimates a year-long effort will be required of the Oregon Public Defense Commission to put a…

Environment

Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods in Southern Oregon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to…

Government

Oregon Sen. Lisa Reynolds mulls conflict of interest declaration after ethics report

The Legislature’s own counsel would determine whether the Senator and doctor has a conflict of interest for her…

Education

ACLU, Decoding Dyslexia join calls for Oregon literacy grants to target highest needs schools

Literacy and civil rights advocates are calling on legislators to send more money to 42 chronically struggling schools…

Government

Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon

The legislation faced a mixed reception at its first committee hearing Thursday. Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon…

Environment

Group formed to invest, grant money from state’s largest environmental damages settlement

The Oregon Environmental Restoration Council will help invest and dole out nearly $700 million in funds the state…

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