What Salem-area lawmakers are prioritizing for the 2026 session

Salem lawmakers want to regulate federal immigration officers, end the Cherriots’ board’s ability to levy taxes without a public vote and beef up the state’s emergency management system.

Oregon’s month-long legislative session got underway on Monday, Feb.2. The fast-paced short session occurs in even years. It’s typically when lawmakers make small tweaks to laws or respond to urgent issues.

Major issues ahead include how Oregon will respond to tax cuts and cuts to social safety…