Wallowa County commissioners are pressing state officials in both Oregon and Idaho to advance the conversation on shifting the border.
Author: By Julia Shumway – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’
The governor’s consideration of a ‘Office of the First Spouse’ comes shortly after three top administration officials stepped down or took leave
In a departure from last year, Oregon Legislature wraps up session in high spirits
OREGON NEWS: The Oregon Legislature finished its work ahead of schedule. The 35-day session prioritized the homelessness and drug addiction crises, pouring millions into housing and treatment programs
Oregon House sends housing bill to governor, approving $369 million
OREGON NEWS: State takes another toward catching up on housing with funding, rules. The Oregon House gave final approval to the legislation and it now goes to Gov. Tina Kotek. No Malheur County projects appear on the list.
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ push back against book bans stirs culture war flash point
An Oregon Senate bill would prevent districts from banning textbooks or library books because they include stories about protected groups.
Kotek pushes $500 million housing plan that would open way for cities to grow
OREGON NEWS: Legislators consider Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan to crank up housing construction in Oregon with infusion of state money.
Latest Oregon economic forecast: Up to $1.7 billion available for housing, addiction and more
The new economic forecast, which arrived three days into the 35-day legislative session, prompted calls to boost spending on addiction response and housing.
Findley, other senators lose bid to avoid voter measure in Supreme Court ruling
AROUND OREGON: Republican senators who skipped legislative floor sessions barred from running again, Oregon Supreme Court rules.
Oregon parents, advocates press lawmakers for more child care funding
More than 1,300 Oregon families are stuck on an indefinite waitlist as the Employment Related Day Care program could face a shortfall as high as $221 million.
Party: Oregon Republican delegates must back winner of May presidential primary
Tracy Honl, Oregon’s Republican national committeewoman, clarified the party’s rules for delegates to the national convention.