Mia Maldonado - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Mia Maldonado began working at the Oregon Capital Chronicle in 2025 to cover the Oregon Legislature and state agencies with a focus on social services. She began her journalism career with the Capital Chronicle's sister outlet in Idaho, the Idaho Capital Sun, where she received multiple awards for her coverage of the environment and Latino affairs. She has a bachelor's degree in Spanish and international political economy from the College of Idaho. Born and raised in the West, Mia enjoys hiking, skiing and rockhounding in her free time.
Governor delay in signing transportation bill limits GOP time for referendum, experts say
Rep. Ed Diehl, a Stayton Republican leading the “No Tax Oregon” effort, said he's confident the group will gather enough signatures to refer a transportation tax and spending package to Oregon voters.
Oregon House Republicans elect McMinnville’s Rep. Lucetta Elmer to lead them
A new house Republican leader is replacing Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, who is seeking an appointment to the state Senate
Salem development expands affordable urban housing for Siletz tribal members
Kloshe Illahee Haws offers 40 units of triplexes, townhomes for tribal members in Salem.
Oregon begins rolling out federal SNAP work requirements in six counties
Work requirements for food assistance will expand to all Oregon counties in January 2026.
Oregon transportation department behind on winter hiring because of funding delay
About 200 state transportation workers resigned over the summer, about half because they received layoff notices.
Oregon Senate passes $4.3 billion transportation package
Oregon Senate Republicans were united in opposition to a transportation tax and spending package, saying they'll work to refer it to voters in November 2026.
I-5 bridge replacement slogs through permitting as costs rise
After years of planning and lining up billions of dollars in state and federal funding, there's still no start date for construction on a new Interstate 5 bridge, which could now cost up to $10 billion.
Oregon Senate transportation vote postponed once again in special session
A key Democrat whose support is needed to pass a state transportation funding and tax package remains hospitalized, Senate President Rob Wagner said Tuesday evening.
Oregon’s business reputation has taken a hit. Are businesses really leaving?
Data shows companies doing business in Oregon are frequently choosing to expand elsewhere. Limited industrial land, taxes and duplicate regulations are among the issues business leaders cite.
Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill
An average Oregonian making $68,000 would pay $136 each year in payroll transit tax under transportation proposal.