How party delegates are chosen could take on special importance this year as courts weigh legal challenges to former President Donald Trump’s eligibility.
By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Scathing state audit faults lax oversight of Oregon pandemic rent relief
The state housing agency still can’t reliably say how many Oregonians were helped with pandemic rental assistance, an audit found.
Oregon lawmakers’ overseas trips funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government
Oregon passed stricter ethics laws in the 2000s requiring approval for having travel expenses covered. Here’s a roundup of recent trips by state lawmakers.
Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer reflects on first year in office
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly won election last year in Oregon’s 5th district, which includes parts of Marion County. She faces another tough campaign in 2024
Federal judge denies Republican senators’ request to run after walkout
OREGON NEWS: Three state senators lost a federal lawsuit they used to get on the ballot for reelection despite unexcused absences. A judge said he couldn’t find that it would be in the public interest to allow their move.
Kotek, Portland task force recommend more cops, public drug use ban, business tax breaks
Some recommendations, like picking up trash, can happen immediately. Others, like building 20,000 homes downtown, will take years.
Winter road maintenance will continue with $19 million promise from Kotek, Oregon Legislature
The state transportation department warned of reduced service because of budget shortfalls, prompting elected officials to pledge more money.
Oregon Sens. Sollman, Thatcher to revive veteran income tax break proposal
A bipartisan pair of Oregon state senators will try again to give retired veterans an income tax break after running out of time in the most recent legislative session.
Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade won’t block Trump from primary ballot
The group pressing to block the former president said it will continue efforts to keep Trump from appearing on primary ballots.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to seek $600 million more for housing, homelessness in 2024 session
Kotek wants lawmakers to approve more funding for housing, child care, road maintenance and summer learning during the 2024 session.
