Oregon’s second-highest court affirmed Wednesday that the voter-approved gun control law Measure 114 is constitutional, potentially clearing the way for the law to take effect after being on hold for years because of a Harney County judge’s ruling.
In a projection Wednesday, Feb. 26, Oregon's state economists see more money for the next biennium, but they say the impact of federal job and spending cuts is uncertain.
With rents on the rise, some Oregon legislators are floating legislative proposals to rein in fees, deposits and other costs facing prospective tenants.
In a press conference Feb. 7, House Republicans say they'll be a voice for frustrated Oregonians and oppose bills "that raise the cost of living."
Proposed bills would bolster funding for infrastructure, tweak homeless camp controls and allow hotel tax investment in basic services.
Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, was frustrated with undisclosed fees that cost more than his ticket to a minor league baseball game.
Commissioners expect the investigation to result in a "letter of education" to Rep. Greg Smith, the longtime legislator from Heppner.
Portland-area officials selected Mari Watanabe, who will be Oregon’s first Japanese American lawmaker, to fill a vacant seat in the state House. The Legislature gets back to work Tuesday, Jan. 21.
The proposed ban comes after online betting markets accepted hundreds of millions in bets on the 2024 election
Albertsons has sued Kroger after a federal judge this week halted the merger of the two mega grocery chains.