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Oregon bill to move gas tax referendum heads to governor’s desk
Once signed into law, Senate Bill 1599 would move the date Oregonians can vote on gas tax and transportation fee hikes. Five Democrats voted with Republicans against the move, including Rep. Lesly Muñoz of Woodburn.
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ODOT will leave jobs vacant, cut other programs to balance budget
Oregon’s budget writers warned that the state’s current $128 million deficit will worsen in the years ahead due to federal changes.
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Salem-Keizer students lead walkout, rally over immigrant rights at Oregon Capitol
Local students called on legislators, district officials to enhance protections for immigrant students and families.
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Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools
A Lake Oswego teen's advocacy prompted state lawmakers to unanimously approve a law giving schools the ability to stock epinephrine in forms like nasal spray - not just EpiPens.
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Oregon Secretary of State Read ‘deeply concerned’ about election conspiracies after FBI call
“We heard a lot of bluster and not a lot of facts,” Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said of a call with federal officials and state election officers ahead of the 2026 election.
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Oregon will partially disconnect state tax code from federal changes
Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1507 to help the state keep $291 million in tax revenue during the next 18 months.
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Cherriots receives $3 million federal grant for long-delayed south Salem transit center
Cherriots General Manager Allan Pollock said the transit district is still negotiating to acquire land for the South Salem Transit Center and estimated completion to be at least two years out.
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Secretary of state warns Oregon lawmakers for missing gas tax referendum bill deadline
Democratic lawmakers didn’t meet a recommended Wednesday deadline to pass a law rescheduling a gas tax referendum to May, but they’re still moving forward with the effort despite warnings from the state’s top election official that doing so could limit voter input.
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Oregon Senate passes bill to regulate ICE in hospitals
A bill passed by the Oregon Senate would require hospitals to designate which areas are closed to the public and prohibit hospitals from disclosing a person’s immigration status unless required by a court order or to ensure continued care.
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