Category Government
Rep. Salinas pitches farmworker relief bill to her district’s agricultural community
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, is backing a bill that would provide assistance to farmworkers when natural disasters limit their ability to earn a living.
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure
Measure 118 would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to all Oregonians.
Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer continues courting union support, skipped hearings on labor issues
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s 5th Congressional District seat could be pivotal to control of the House and is being targeted by national Democratic and Republican groups.
Brooks garbage incinerator fined for exceeding emissions limits
State regulators said the Brooks plant, which is contracted by Marion County to dispose of much of the county’s garbage, exceeded acceptable pollutant emission levels on multiple occasions. The company has until Sept. 5 to pay the $22,800 fine.
National Democratic group MoveOn will back Oregon candidates Salinas, Bynum
MoveOn, one of the country’s largest progressive organizations, endorsed U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and Democratic candidate Janelle Bynum on Tuesday.
Salem delegate sees renewed energy among Democrats ahead of DNC
Nathan Soltz will be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the third time and said the party’s been reinvigorated following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race.
Despite denials, records show Oregon Republican Party trying to keep Libertarians off the ballot
The Oregon Republican Party’s attorney urged the Secretary of State to target Libertarian ballot access.
Oregon’s Democratic delegates unanimously back Kamala Harris
The Democratic Party of Oregon has seen an influx of volunteer sign-ups since President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, party leaders said.
Oregon Democrats praise Biden, welcome his decision to drop out
Oregon Democrats praised Biden as a longtime public servant, while Republicans said he should retire from the presidency.