Does anyone in Oregon think Measure 120, sustaining last year’s legislation on transportation taxes and fees, will pass? Anyone? Anyone who does seems to be well hidden, just like any supporters of the measure, the substance of which passed just last year with majority support…
In an opinion piece, Oregon Capital Chronicle columnist Randy Stapilus discusses urban growth boundaries and the colliding interests of housing, ag lands and economic needs.
The 2026 short session that began in early February ended on Friday in a flurry of final votes that will impact Oregonians in every corner of the state.
Keizer's legislators are urging approval of $778,000 in state funds to buy land and start design of the new facility, a joint effort of the Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1.
The clock is ticking for Republicans and Democrats to reach some consensus on Oregon's transportation funding puzzle, writes Oregon Capital Chronicle columnist Randy Stapilus.
Lawmakers will consider more than 250 bills in a five-week session meant to balance the state’s budget and tackle urgent issues.
Democrats plan to introduce legislation to allow moving the referendum to May, a shift opposed by the petitioners who say it will mean a lower voter turnout.
The chief legislative counsel found that Oregonians have a right to the referendum process, although the Legislature may set the date for the election.
Lawmakers will have a month to debate a bill that would get rid of the state’s 27-year-old education funding model and change standards for schools’ receiving funding.