Government
Gov. Kotek blames transportation bill failure on Republicans ‘who just wanted to go home’
Gov. Tina Kotek blamed Republicans for the state Legislature’s failure to pass a bill this session that would…
Government
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,…
Business
Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session
The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…
Business
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…
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…
Government
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…
Government
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…
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