Ethics panel sees need for clarity after meetings policy stirs confusion
The consensus comes after a slew of situations generated confusion about the nature of Oregon’s laws governing open public meetings.
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Oregon AG predicts tariff case will reach Supreme Court
Oregon's Dan Rayfield and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, who filed the suit in April, are leading the case alongside 10 Democratic other states.
Hopeful at start, Thatcher sees progress lacking at session’s end
The state senator from Keizer saw little progress this session on accountability measures and those that make life affordable for families and businesses.
Gov. Kotek, GOP trade barbs as transportation bill fails, layoffs loom
The governor blamed the GOP leadership for the transportation bill debacle, while Republican leaders pointed the finger at Democrats and what they said was a secretive process that delayed deliberations over the bill until too late.
Oregon legislators condemn attacks on Minnesota lawmakers
Oregon lawmakers decried political violence and expressed sorrow at the shootings in Minnesota last week.
Legislator proposes 60% of kicker go to wildfire work, rest to Oregonians
Gov. Tina Kotek has signaled her support for potentially using some of the kicker or other one-time funding to invest in wildfire work across the state.
Bill seeks to protect residential customers from data center power costs
The POWER Act would have the Oregon Public Utility Commission ensure that infrastructure costs for high power-use data centers are not passed on to other customers.
Keizer woman champions new state law after web harassment
A random check of internet archives turned up a startling use of a family photo on a pornography website. A Keizer woman has been the voice for tougher criminal sanctions for such abuses.
Salem draws protesters for demonstration opposing Trump, Musk actions
Streets near the Capitol were lined with protesters Saturday, April 5, in an orchestrated nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk. Similar "Hands Off" demonstrations took place in cities across Oregon and the country.