Category Government
Lawmakers take first deep plunge into proposals to address the drug crisis
Most ideas to reform Oregon's Measure 110 would need funding, but an amount hasn't been set yet.
Attorneys for Erickson, Salinas make case to appeals court in campaign defamation suit
The appeals court decision will determine whether Erickson’s $800,000 lawsuit moves forward.
YOUR GOVERNMENT: Commissioners consider grant for expanded women’s shelter
Marion County Commissioners will vote Wednesday on paying for case workers to help with the expansion of the Safe Sleep United shelter, and moving forward on Santiam Canyon infrastructure projects.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on homelessness, addiction and other issues
State lawmakers face a marathon 35-day session, with hundreds of bills to consider.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Lawmakers kicked off the 2024 legislative session in Salem Monday morning. The short session runs 35 days.
Drug addiction, housing and homelessness to dominate session
Lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek have differing approaches, but all agree on the problems facing Oregon.
Senate Republican leader Tim Knopp won’t appeal disqualification
Senator Tim Knopp, R-Bend, said he won’t join an ongoing federal lawsuit seeking to restore disqualified Republican senators to the ballot.
Salem legislators seek annual state payments to cover police, fire
Rep. Tom Andersen, a former Salem city councilor, is introducing a bill that would have the state annually pay millions to its capital city to cover public safety services.
Oregon Supreme Court bars Republican senators who participated in walkout from reelection
AROUND OREGON: Republican senators who skipped legislative floor sessions barred from running again, Oregon Supreme Court rules.