Category Government
Federal judges side with Oregon in striking down tariffs imposed by President Trump
New tariffs imposed on nearly all imports into the U.S. since April were struck down Wednesday by three federal judges in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City. The judges ruled in favor of Oregon and 11 other states in their suit, as well…
Salem’s housing production strategy aims to make it easier to build homes
The city’s six-year plan to make renting or buying a home in Salem more affordable includes speeding up permitting processes, allowing more housing to be built in more places and using federal funds to support first-time homebuyers.
Jennifer Parker ekes out victory for Salem-Keizer School Board, settling final race
Angelo Arredondo Baca conceded the Zone 3 race for the Salem-Keizer School Board Tuesday night, leaving Jennifer Parker the sole conservative candidate elected in four races.
Keizer woman champions new state law after web harassment
A law making expanding Oregon's "revenge porn" law to include AI-generated and fake intimate photos of people passed the Oregon Legislature unanimously and is awaiting the governor's signature.
New Oregon law allows tribes to petition for removal of state control from tribal affairs
A law that passed the Oregon Legislature unanimously would simplify the patchwork of oversight governing jurisdiction on tribal lands.
Zone 3 Salem-Keizer School Board race too close to call as progressives clinch other seats
Conservative candidate Jennifer Parker leads progressive Angelo Arredondo Baca by 294 votes, with thousands of ballots remaining to count. Marion County election officials expect to release an updated county Friday evening.
Oregon lawmakers look to reshape cap-and-trade program to pay for transportation needs
A small number of Republicans including state Rep. Kevin Mannix, of Salem are working with Democrats on a plan for a market-based emissions reduction program that would pay for transportation projects.
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz insists Republicans “not cutting” Medicaid, SNAP
Oregon's lone Republican in Congress, Cliff Bentz, said he consulted with former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, a Democrat, weekly for input on the Medicaid portion of the Republican budget.
Oregon bill, headed to governor, sets homeownership goals by 2030
Saying homeownership is crucial to building wealth and stability, Oregon lawmakers want more than 30,000 more Oregonians to own homes by 2030. The Oregon Senate on Tuesday in a 23-6 vote passed House Bill 2698, which would create a state goal to increase homeownership rates to…