Category Government
Kotek recommends 11 Salemites to state boards, commissions
Gov. Tina Kotek’s latest appointment nominations for state boards and commissions includes 11 Salem residents, who would oversee statewide drug policy, education and issues including home care and social work.
State union leader steps down after performance complaint
Stacy Chamberlain will no longer lead Oregon AFSCME, a union representing more than 35,000 government workers after an internal complaint raised concerns about her leadership in June.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve construction manager for sewer work in Santiam Canyon
Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $375,000 million contract with a Stayton-based construction manager to oversee the construction of new sewer systems in the north Santiam Canyon.
Oregon candidates line up on first day to file for 2024 election
Some Republican senators who voters tried to bar from running again filed for reelection. Candidates have until March to file.
Judge rules against Marion County over Oregon State Hospital patients, but county fights back
Marion County on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority in a bid to force the state to treat patients accused of crimes
Bentz supports Biden impeachment inquiry, Chavez-DeRemer distances herself
Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation criticized the decision to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners reopen roads closed after wildfires
Commissioners on Wednesday lifted county restrictions on public access to Southeast North Fork Road, Southeast Gates Hill Road and Southeast Pioneer Road.
UPDATE: Commissioners approve vehicle purchases, radio replacement
Commissioners on Wednesday approved buying new public works vehicles and expanded contracts with the state for mental health and addiction treatment.
Republican senators, state attorneys seek Oregon Supreme Court review of anti-walkout law
Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, accrued more absences than allowed during the 2023 session under an anti-walkout law, but is not involved in a lawsuit by other Republican senators seeking re-election.