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Oregon’s GOP beat out critics to launch an anti-tax ballot referral. Can they do it again?
A new tax referendum proposal that deals with Oregon’s automatic copying of federal tax policy will test the political might of grassroots Republican activists and their allies in Salem.
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VA to host two town halls in Salem on cemetery expansion
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will have two town halls in the Loucks Auditorium Thursday, April 30, on a proposed cemetery development just outside Salem.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the US Department of Labor
Former Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post as Secretary of Labor following multiple reports alleging work misconduct including misuse of funds and more.
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Current head of Oregon labor bureau faces primary challenge from agency insider
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson is challenged by Chris Lynch, a 15-year veteran of the agency and a former civil rights investigator.
CITY MEETING: City council approves $1 million land deal for affordable housing
Salem city councilors Monday unanimously authorize a land deal to acquire about an acre of land at Northeast Evergreen Avenue currently owned by Northwest Human Services.
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Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate
Four of the state’s leading GOP candidates for governor addressed attendees at the Oregon Republican Party’s debate and sought to capitalize on discontent with the governor’s policies.
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Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials
A bill meant to create clarity about what public officials can call and text about outside of public meetings, will be Gov. Kotek’s only veto following 2026 session.
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School district leaders want earlier state data to avoid unexpected budget cuts
Salem-Keizer Superintendent Andrea Castañeda is among 11 school district leaders calling on the state education department to share financial information earlier in the school year so districts can budget accurately.
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Measure 120 would give Oregonians a chance to weigh in on the gas tax
Oregonians in May will have a chance to reject or approve a 2025 law that raises the gas tax, payroll tax used for public transit and car registration and title fees.
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