Category Politics
Oregon business group seeks to force public vote on Salem wage tax
Oregon Business & Industry on Friday filed a referendum petition to refer a payroll tax to Salem voters after the city council narrowly approved it July 10.
Oregon AFSCME leader under investigation following performance complaint
Stacy Chamberlain, who runs one of the state’s largest unions representing many state and Salem employees, is on leave as elected union leaders spearhead an investigation. Leaders declined to say what the complaint was about.
Federal judge tosses Oregon lawsuit over mail voting, tabulation machines
A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit intended to end mail voting and electronic voting tabulation in Oregon, saying “generalized grievances” about the state’s elections aren’t enough to give a group of unsuccessful Republican candidates and other election deniers standing to sue.
Oregon lawmakers earmark millions for mental health and addiction services
The Legislature passed measures to provide more residential care, respond to people in crises and fight the opioid overdose epidemic.
US Supreme Court rules against Biden administration student loan debt relief plan
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Biden administration does not have the legal authority to enact a one-time student debt relief program, dealing a blow to the 40 million Americans who would have qualified for the program.
Oregon Legislature could gain power to impeach governor, other elected officials
Voters would decide in 2024 whether Oregon lawmakers should have the same impeachment powers as legislators in all other states.
Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
Nearly a dozen Republicans boycotted a vote on the amended version of HB 2002, which protects abortion and gender-affirming care providers from civil liability or prosecution.
Salem will see millions to open new preschool, fund community services
End-of-session bills doling out state money for projects around Oregon include major building projects and operating money for several Salem institutions.
Senate passes abortion and firearms bills as work resumes
Democrats agreed to modify portions of bills Republicans objected to in order to end a walkout that had dragged on for over a month.