Government

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

The latest package from Oregon Democrats, including Sen. Golden of Ashland, would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses,…

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…

Education

Medford School Board will interview 3 finalist candidates, fill vacated board seat Thursday

Interviews of three candidates for a vacant Medford School District board seat and a 2025-26 budget process update…

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…

Government

Oregon bill would reduce administrative burden for patients seeking physician-assisted suicide

Senate Bill 1003 proposes to amend Oregon ‘Death by Dignity Act’ Terminally ill people who want their doctors’…

Business

‘No consistency in our statutes’: Lawmakers hamstrung in overseeing Travel Oregon’s spending

Gov. Tina Kotek avoids saying the agency needs more state oversight

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…

Climate

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

Business

Oregon sees a rise in eviction filings, but rent assistance programs are working

Eviction prevention programs less expensive than re-housing efforts, experts say Oregon saw a record number of eviction filings…

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…

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