Oregon budget writers plan to spend hundreds of millions more on health, social services
New spending on Medicaid is part of a routine “budget rebalance” which the Legislature does before the end of each budget cycle
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Julia Shumway is deputy editor of Oregon Capital Chronicle and has reported on government and politics in Iowa and Nebraska, spent time at the Bend Bulletin and most recently was a legislative reporter for the Arizona Capitol Times in Phoenix. An award-winning journalist, Julia most recently reported on the tangled efforts to audit the presidential results in Arizona.
Oregon Gov. Kotek, housing advocates push for more options, fewer regulations
Gov. Tina Kotek has set a goal of building 36,000 new homes a year – nearly double the average number of homes built in Oregon in recent years.
Senate committee endorses former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary
Three Democrats joined most Republicans in voting to recommend Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Oregon resumes automatic voter registration, paused for months because of DMV errors
Gov. Tina Kotek decided to resume Oregon's automatic voter registration program after monthly reviews showed no further errors.
Latest Oregon economic forecast shows more money, but federal government leaves future murky
Oregon lawmakers expect to have about $38.2 billion to spend in the state’s next two-year budget. That’s $350 million more than they expected at the last forecast in November.
Oregon Gov. Kotek, lawmakers push for more regional collaboration for homeless shelters and services
House Bill 3644 would formalize practices local governments and service providers developed during the ongoing homelessness state of emergency.
Oregon lawmakers target high screening fees, deposits for renters
Some Democratic lawmakers are proposing bans on apartment screening fees.
Former Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer grilled at labor secretary hearing
Both of Oregon’s Democratic senators plan to vote against her nomination.
Former Oregon House GOP leader will run for Senate GOP leader’s seat
Rep. Jeff Helfrich, R-Hood River, hopes to replace Sen. Daniel Bonham, who is barred from running for reelection.
Oregon election officials ask justice department to investigate three noncitizen voters
Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered a pause to the state’s motor voter law until an outside contractor completes an audit. It’s expected to release a final report at the end of April.