Beset with ethical questions, Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced she would resign the state post. She complained the state job paid too little and she needed outside income.
Author: By Julia Shumway – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Lobbying email from Oregon secretary of state’s office raises eyebrows in Salem
Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s office turned to businesses it regulates for helping boosting its own budget. The tactic is raising questions.
Legislators propose a ‘little tighter’ state budget as federal relief money runs out
Money for schools and housing would increase under a budget proposal from two key Oregon legislators. They want state agencies to leave unfilled jobs empty as a way to save money.
Oregon GOP legislators ask for special prosecutor in bourbon scandal
AT THE CAPITOL: Republican leaders in the Oregon Legislature are calling for an investigation into OLCC’s costly new warehouse. They also want a probe into the so-called bourbon scandal. Gov. Tina Kotek earlier requested such an investigation.
Oregon lawmakers hear testimony on abortion, gender-affirming care
AT THE CAPITOL: Legislators listened to hours of testimony on Monday, March 20, about the controversial House Bill 2002. The Oregon legislation comes in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and putting abortion rights in the hands of states.
No Labels Party qualifies to run candidates in Oregon elections
A new political party, the No Labels Party of Oregon, has gathered signatures to be recognized – and put up candidates – in the state.
Oregon economists predict more revenue, big kicker but urge caution in budgeting
The state’s quarterly forecast estimates lawmakers will have nearly $700 million more to spend than expected in the next two years, with about $4 billion going back to taxpayers.
Oregon Attorney General launches criminal probe into state liquor regulators
The Oregon attorney general is launching a criminal investigation after an internal probe found OLCC officials were diverting high-priced bottles of booze for their own purchase.
Oregon mayors, city officials lobby for more money for homelessness
Cities are looking for $125 million annually in ongoing funding and about $150 million in one-time construction funding.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek takes office with a promise to ‘make things better’
Tina Kotek plans to declare a homelessness state of emergency and sign an executive order calling for more housing on her first full day as governor on Tuesday, Jan. 10.