Category Politics
House Republicans introduce bill to end Measure 110
Republicans want to repeal a voter-approved drug decriminalization measure, while Democratic lawmakers are working on a separate proposal to address Oregon's drug addiction crisis.
Oregon Supreme Court defers to U.S. Supreme Court in Trump ballot access case
The Oregon Supreme Court won't hear a case challenging former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on Oregon ballots.
One year in, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek faces same challenges
In her first year in office, Kotek replaced agency directors and scored billions for housing and education, but Oregon’s biggest problems remain.
Looming 2024 election poses big questions for Oregon voters
Voters will decide representatives for three competitive Oregon congressional districts in 2024 and select a new treasurer, secretary of state and attorney general.
Kotek praises Salem’s homeless response in Chamber speech
Gov. Tina Kotek spoke to the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Monday in her first public appearance of the year, reiterating her support for a state payment to support city emergency services.
Oregon Republican delegates must back winner of May presidential primary, party says
How party delegates are chosen could take on special importance this year as courts weigh legal challenges to former President Donald Trump’s eligibility.
Oregon lawmakers’ overseas trips funded by lobby groups, Taiwanese government
Oregon passed stricter ethics laws in the 2000s requiring approval for having travel expenses covered. Here's a roundup of recent trips by state lawmakers.
Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer reflects on first year in office
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly won election last year in Oregon's 5th district, which includes parts of Marion County. She faces another tough campaign in 2024
Wyden to block national security director nominee until agency discloses surveillance of Americans
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said the NSA should be transparent about whether it’s buying and collecting data on citizens.