State Sen. Lynn Findley continued efforts to stall Oregon Senate action but the move cost him a chance to keep his office another term.
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Senate GOP-led walkout gridlock deepens as 3 senators hit 10 unexcused absences
AT THE CAPITOL: Talks between the two sides have stalled, with Republican leaders accusing Democrats of lacking good faith. State Sen. Lynn Findley, Republican from Vale, was part of the walkout.
Key measures for Malheur County flunk Republican demand for readability
Republican legislators developed a sudden concern that summaries of legislation aren’t readable. Their statements on the issue don’t pass readability muster, the Enteeprise found.
Senate Republican walkout hits day 5, Knopp acknowledges ‘partisan’ bills as factor
AT THE CAPITOL: Senate Republicans continue to stop action over what they say is illegal language in summaries of legislation. The Republican leader expanded demands on Sunday. Sen. Lynn Findley has skipped the walkout in recent days.
Bills banning Styrofoam, allowing reusable takeout containers pass Oregon House
Two bills passed by the Oregon House on May 3 seek to reduce takeout container trash in the state.
Kotek hears Boardman residents’ fears about contaminate water, illness
Residents wonder whether local health issues are from nitrate-contaminated water that the state has been slow to regulate.
Oregon Senate grinds to halt in second day of walkout
Republicans leading the walkout from the Oregon Senate complain that bills fail to follow a readability law.
Findley, other Senate Republicans stage walkout as divisive bills await votes
AT THE CAPITOL: Senate Republicans turn to a technical reading of the law to justify bringing the Oregon Senate to a halt. Sen. Lynn Findley of Vale was among those missing from the day’s session.
Fall of a rising star: Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns over outside job
Shemia Fagan has weathered other storms and was widely expected to run for governor or Congress, but moonlighting proved too much. A look at her political career – and how it came crashing down.
Day after apologizing and dropping side job, Fagan resigns as secretary of state
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.