The legislature is giving grants to Burns, McMinnville, Amity and Toledo and infrastructure projects to help add homes in small cities.
By Julia Shumway - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon is one signature away from ending unlimited campaign contributions
A set of campaign finance limits passed the Senate on Thursday and heads to Gov. Tina Kotek.
In a departure from last year, Oregon Legislature wraps up session in high spirits
The 35-day session prioritized the homelessness and drug addiction crises, pouring millions into housing and treatment programs.
Oregon Legislature nears votes on ‘historic’ campaign finance reform agreement
A legislative proposal would cap Oregon campaign contributions from individuals, corporations, groups like unions and political parties.
Oregon House passes Gov. Tina Kotek’s housing bill, approves $369 million
A housing package that will invest in infrastructure, homebuilding and homeless shelters is heading to the governor’s desk with bipartisan support.
Oregon Senate approves $369 million for housing, easier urban boundary expansions
OREGON NEWS: Republicans and Democrats joined to push through a major housing package in the Oregon Senate. Funding would flow through several state agencies to boost home construction around the state.
Denyc Boles ends campaign for Oregon 6th Congressional District
Former Salem legislator Denyc Boles said she is no longer seeking the Republican nomination for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District.
Peterson drops out of Oregon 5th District race, endorses Bynum in Democratic primary
Peterson’s exit means a head-to-head matchup between Bynum and 2022 nominee McLeod-Skinner in one of the most competitive races in the U.S.
Oregon House passes school bus camera bill
The law allows school districts to add cameras to buses to catch and ticket drivers who break traffic laws.
Dark money group targets Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
The Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities doesn’t disclose donors but has spent big to help Republicans, including Salem Rep. Kevin Mannix.