Meanwhile, here are the numbers that hang in the balance for Benton and Linn school districts.
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The Senate Republican leader called the governor's agenda "unlawful, uncompromising, and unconstitutional."
A survey indicates that in the face of tough economic times — even when jobs are on the line — Oregonians remain steadfast advocates for the environment.
A political and legal showdown would come if any of the "disqualified" senators attempted to file for reelection.
A $10.2 billion state school fund for the next two years — up from the $9.9 billion originally proposed by Gov. Tina Kotek and legislative bud…
Oregon voters may get to choose whether they want to use ranked-choice voting to elect their top federal and statewide officials.
It's been 13 days in a row Republican senators have walked off the job.
State economists' forecast assumes no economic downturn — or if it happens, it will be well into 2024.
In the midst of passionate school rallies, impending teacher layoffs and the politics surrounding budget cuts, one crucially important group i…
Oregon would not be the first to make such use of records that states must keep under the Medicaid program.
The Oregon House split along party lines Tuesday, May 2, to approve a ban on so-called ghost guns made with untraceable parts.
Another proposal will let you bring your own to-go boxes. After being approved by the Legislature, the bills are awaiting Gov. Tina Kotek's signature.
Tina Kotek took a victory lap on her 100th day as Oregon’s 39th governor to note legislative approval of two early priorities — more than most…
The proposal before voters in 2024 would add language protecting abortion, reproductive and gender-affirming health care.
Differences between majority Democrats and minority Republicans have come to the surface as the Oregon House considers legislation that builds…
Under the proposed law, when these counties go to sell forfeited property, they don't have to distribute it to other taxing agencies. Tackling homelessness is one option for the money.
Bills are considered inactive if they have not been scheduled for public hearings or work sessions before April 4. Every bill on their 2023 agenda is still active.
It's gives the governor "supersiting" authority, the first time that has been granted since the planning laws were passed 50 years ago.
Tuition and fees at Oregon four-year institutions have increased 25.3% in the past five years, and 54.9% in the past 10 years.
Oregon’s major investment is in its Public Employees Retirement System, which as of February had amassed $95.9 billion, making it the nation’s 15th largest public pension fund.
Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin of Corvallis voted for the bill. Legislative leaders have not clarified their intentions about whether they will move it forward.
Oregon’s initial bid to obtain some of the billions available in federal incentives to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing is finally h…
It proposes less spending than the budget put forth by Gov. Kotek.
Gov. Tina Kotek is the final stop for a $200 million-plus package that she and lawmakers crafted to aid unhoused people, avert homelessness an…
There are four bills on point. Here's what they would do.