Business
Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails
Oregon Democrats’ last-ditch effort to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation by passing…
Local News
Transportation package clears committee hurdle, goes to Oregon House for Friday vote
It’s been a bumpy road for the now $11.7 billion Transportation Reinvestment Package that moves closer to passage…
Environment
Two Republican state senators attempt to kill bipartisan proposal to raise lodging tax for wildlife
Raising the state hotel tax by 1.25 percentage points could send millions to the Fish and Wildlife Department,…
Ag Sectors
Pacific Northwest hasn’t been targeted for ICE raids, but workers say they are scared
Farmers, processors and industry experts say that while there haven’t been U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement raids or…
Oregon
Rep. Cliff Bentz says proposed sale of public lands in the West not appropriate for federal spending bill
Rep. Cliff Bentz, the lone Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, said Wednesday that he opposes a provision in…
Wildfires
Oregon lawmakers repeal controversial wildfire hazard map, send bill to Gov. Kotek
Sen. Golden of Ashland said he was opposed to its holdup and regretted that it had become part…
State
Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect
An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…
State
Minnesota assassination prompts many lawmakers to wonder: Is service worth the danger?
The shooting prompted Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden to reflect on the importance of attacking ideas, not people A…
Business
Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill
House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…
Oregon
Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approves new surcharge for out-of-state visitors
The new proposal comes on top of the department’s recent cost increase for all park users, which went into effect…
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