Category Government
Marion County Budget Committee approves cutbacks after federal boost post-Covid, fires
Marion County has budgeted $27 million less for the upcoming year than the last. County officials say they have less federal money, are spending less on contracts and are rolling back wildfire recovery funding.
Senate Republicans willing to return the last day of session as walkout persists
The GOP-led Senate walkout continued on Tuesday, preventing votes on bills affecting millions of Oregonians for the 15th day.
Gov. Kotek calls Senate Republicans ‘disrespectful’ after closed-door meetings
Kotek met with Republicans and Democrats on Monday, but neither side reported progress with the GOP-led Senate walkout.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Marion County commissioners consider Cordon Road improvements
Commissioners on Wednesday will also consider spending $500,000 on drug testing for the county’s Health and Human Services Department
Here’s what Oregon’s controversial abortion, gender-affirming care bill would do
Republican senators have walked out in part to prevent the bill from receiving a vote.
Election officials fine Oregon Democratic Party, seek criminal investigation into cryptocurrency executive
The announcement from the Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office followed a seven-month investigation into the $500,000 contribution made by Nishad Singh, an executive at the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Council looks at grant to improve tree canopy
The Salem City Council meets Monday, May 22, at 6 p.m. to consider steps to promote wildfire prevention, a repeal of its sit-lie ordinance and new equipment at the Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility.
One-third of Oregon Senate now ineligible for another term as Republican walkout continues
Minority Leader Tim Knopp said Republicans will return to vote on a budget.
GOP-led Senate walkout keeps dozens of bills hanging in the balance
Legislation that would fund school literacy, a veterans home and start a pilot program for homeless students remains in limbo amid walkout.