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One-third of Oregon Senate now ineligible for another term as Republican walkout continues
Minority Leader Tim Knopp said Republicans will return to vote on a budget.
GOP-led Senate walkout keeps dozens of bills hanging in the balance
Legislation that would fund school literacy, a veterans home and start a pilot program for homeless students remains in limbo amid walkout.
Senate GOP-led walkout gridlock deepens as 3 senators hit 10 unexcused absences
Talks between the two sides have stalled, with Republican leaders accusing Democrats of lacking good faith.
How Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad changed his mind to vote for abortion, gender-affirming care bill
The lone Republican to vote for the measure said talking with doctors and parents of trans kids persuaded him to support HB 2002.
Senators get a three-day break from floor sessions amid GOP-led walkout
Legislative leaders will have a three-day weekend to try to end the Republican-led walkout that has prevented the Senate from voting on bills for nine consecutive days. The Senate on Thursday failed to reach the two-thirds quorum needed to conduct business. Eighteen senators were present…
Oregon Senate Republican walkout hits day 5, Knopp acknowledges ‘partisan’ bills as factor
AT THE CAPITOL: Senate Republicans continue to stop action over what they say is illegal language in summaries of legislation. The Republican leader expanded demands on Sunday.
Oregon GOP-led Senate walkout enters third day
Senate President Rob Wagner urges absent senators to return to work.
Republicans, Oregon Right to Life sue over abortion bill’s readability
Two Oregon Republican legislators and an anti-abortion group are suing top legislative leaders, alleging that they broke state law because the written summary of a major bill on abortion and gender-affirming care isn’t easy to understand. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Marion County Circuit Court…
Oregon Senate Republicans, Independent stage walkout as divisive bills await votes
GOP leader blamed difficult-to-read bill summaries for Republicans skipping a scheduled floor session.