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.
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Last-minute change saps impact of groundwater bill, groups say
A 39-page amendment added to the groundwater protection bill June 6 neutralizes the power it would have brought to state agencies to enforce pollution regulations, according to several groups that formerly supported the legislative effort.
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.
School leaders: Speak up about federal cuts impacting kids
Andrea Castañeda, Salem-Keizer superintendent, said federal cuts and policy changes imperil a fragile safety net for Oregon children and families.
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.
Peek inside the Capitol as construction nears completion
Work on the ground floor and basement levels of the Oregon Capitol is set to finish in September after a years-long $595 million renovation. See what's going on inside.
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.