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Roads funding, budget deficit, protecting Oregon’s immigrants top 2026 legislative priorities
Lawmakers will consider more than 250 bills in a five-week session meant to balance the state’s budget and tackle urgent issues.
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Should Oregon water down a bill to ban officers from wearing masks? Democrats are divided
Even a proposed approach allowing federal agents to wear masks with identification on top could face challenges, legal experts say.
To meet new Trump rules on food aid, Medicaid, Oregon must come up with staggering $340 million
State agencies need more workers to enforce new federal work requirements for benefits and cut down error rates, officials told lawmakers recently.
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Immigration top of mind for Oregon Democrats ahead of 2026 legislative session
Democrats, who hold supermajorities in Oregon's House and Senate, are working on plans to break from the federal tax code, while Republicans said they're focused on affordability.
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From stronger consumer rights to harsher criminal penalties, these Oregon laws are now official
New Oregon laws bar medical debt from going on consumer credit reports and guarantee unemployment benefits to striking workers.
License plate recognition, wrongful conviction among 2026 priorities for Oregon lawmakers
Automated license reading technology has sparked controversy across the state due to concerns about data-sharing with federal immigration authorities.
Lawmakers might tap two reserve funds to fill Oregon’s budget deficit. What are they?
Oregon's Rainy Day Fund has nearly $2 billion and hasn't been tapped since 2010. A separate $1 billion state fund is set aside for schools during tough economic times.
Rep. Christine Drazan fills seat of former Senate Republican leader amid local support
The Canby representative emphasized that Bonham had endorsed her for the position before his resignation for a job in the Trump administration.
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