Category Politics
Oregon ethics commission postpones vote on whether Rep. Greg Smith broke laws
Oregon's government ethics watchdog concluded state Rep. Greg Smith likely violated the law through his efforts to secure a $66,000 raise for himself at the Columbia Development Authority.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will seek reelection in 2026
The governor sought to frame herself as a protector of Oregon values who could support working families, as the state battles sluggish economic growth and rising unemployment.
100 Oregon National Guard troops still mobilized despite Kotek hearing otherwise
The Oregon Military Department estimates that the deployment of Oregon Guard cost taxpayers $16 million.
New Trump administration policies on homelessness ask Salem providers to follow methods they say don’t work
A Trump administration shift in homelessness policy would prioritize shelters that require drug treatment and work with immigration authorities, with a preference for funding new programs over existing ones. Salem providers said the changes would be “catastrophic.”
OR, CA senators call on federal election official to rescind illegal voting claims or resign
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read previously called for Christy McCormick to resign.
License plate recognition, wrongful conviction among 2026 priorities for Oregon lawmakers
Automated license reading technology has sparked controversy across the state due to concerns about data-sharing with federal immigration authorities.
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
Oregon's Democratic senators announced they would vote against a measure to reopen the government without a deal to continue health insurance subsidies.
State pushes out federal food benefits overnight but next payout remains uncertain
After a federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, the state of Oregon refilled EBT cards in full for over 750,000 Oregonians. The benefits have only been replenished for November and have not been restored on a rolling basis, state officials told Salem Reporter.
Why Oregon has 3rd highest percentage of SNAP recipients in U.S.
Oregon ranks in the middle of U.S. states for child poverty, but experts said it's been a leader in making sure people who are eligible get signed up for food benefits.