Oregon’s minimum wage workers will see pay bump in July
Oregon’s minimum wage will increase to $16.80 in the Portland area, $14.55 in rural counties and $15.55 in the rest of the state beginning July 1.
Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn
Salinas and Merkley introduced a bill to enable people whose rights were violated by immigration officers to sue the federal government.
Gov. Kotek, mayors call for pause on immigration enforcement
A letter signed by mayors of 31 Oregon cities says federal officers' tactics are not making communities safer, but are spreading fear.
After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package
The mostly party-line vote sends the proposal on to the Senate for a vote this week. The funding drew strong opposition from citizens opposed to tax hikes, but support from communities worried about service and job losses.
Governor calls special session in August on transportation funding
The governor wants legislators to return Friday, Aug. 29, to pass legislation to pay for basic road maintenance, local government transportation spending and transit needs.
Oregon legislators condemn attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
Oregon lawmakers decried political violence and expressed sorrow at the shootings in Minnesota last week.
Thousands of Oregonians slam senator’s attempt to end mail ballots
Outcry against Sen. David Brock Smith’s bill to repeal mail voting overwhelmed the state Legislature’s website.
Steiner, other state treasurers warn tariffs lead to price hikes, uncertainty
Democrat treasurers from across the nation have urged Trump to end an escalating trade war.
Economic forecast: More money, but federal cuts leave future murky
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.
Oregon lawmakers target high screening fees, deposits for renters
With rents on the rise, some Oregon legislators are floating legislative proposals to rein in fees, deposits and other costs facing prospective tenants.