Gov. Kotek, lawmakers call for streamlined permit, land use rules amid business concerns
The remarks came during annual Oregon Leadership Summit aimed at hearing from business leaders in Oregon.
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States sue over drastic shift in federal housing aid
The states argue that the Trump administration's new direction will cut millions of dollars from transitional housing programs and push vulnerable people into homelessness.
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November, Oregon won’t
All Oregon SNAP recipients had their full benefits by Friday, Nov. 7, and can continue to use them, Gov. Tina Kotek said.
Republican Drazen mounts bid for 2026 Oregon governor’s race
Republican Christine Drazan launches her campaign for governor at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland on Oct. 27, 2025. (SHAANTH NANGUNERI/Oregon Capital Chronicle)
PHOTOS: With costumes and signs, Keizer residents hold No Kings rally
Standing on street corners Saturday, Keizer residents exhibited their disdain for the Trump administration. Across the U.S., an estimated seven million people joined in such rallies.
Oregon abandons Medicaid expansion for people leaving prison, after delaying launch
State officials cited onerous work to implement federal Medicaid eligibility changes and other shifting policies.
Former Salem city councilor bids for Keizer’s Senate seat
Virginia Stapleton, a Democrat, has served on the Salem City Council since 2021. Now, she is making a bid for Keizer's Oregon State Senate seat.
Guptill steps in as Keizer youth councilor
A Felicia Guptill has stepped up to serve as the new youth councilor for the Keizer City Council. She hopes to wield her voice for good on the council.
Vote on Oregon transportation bill hits another delay
All Oregon Senate Democrats need to be present to pass the transportation bill if Republicans remain united against it. Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Gresham, was in the hospital and unable to attend this week for a planned vote.