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…
Business
Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears
The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…
Local News
Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment
The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing…
Local News
Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate
Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in…
Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
Government
No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails
Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…
Local News
Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents
The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard House Democrats…
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