Category State
Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid could have improperly given out $15 million in payments related to benefits for recipients, according to a recent audit of state-managed federal programs.
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Oregon joins lawsuit over Trump’s order limiting vote by mail
A lawsuit filed by Democratic attorneys general argues the U.S. Constitution gives states, not the president, the authority to conduct elections.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
State parks haven't consistently completed or recorded safety inspections and don't adequately track property like vehicles, putting the agency at risk of expensive lawsuits or fines.
Trump administration pushed Oregon to end its LGBTQ+ foster policy. The state ignored it
The federal agency has yet to announce any funds being withheld to Oregon over the state's policy of requiring foster parents affirm a child’s potential LGBTQ+ identity.
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Pacific Power, PGE raise residential electricity rates again for Oregon customers
State regulators on Tuesday, March 31, approved a 5% power rate increase for Portland General Electric, which takes effect Wednesday.
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Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort
“For decades, Oregon’s central economic question was how to manage growth. Today the question is whether we can generate it at all," the Oregon Business Council wrote in a letter to the governor.
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Federal judge denies anti-gas tax group’s attempt to extend voters’ pamphlet deadline
U.S. District Judge Michael Simon on Friday denied the plaintiffs’ motion to allow for 52 more submissions to the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet.
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Transportation, education and juvenile justice: Oregon SOS reveals new audits for the year
Youth parole, local school district funding and ODOT are among the state programs that will be audited over the next year.
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House fumbles special session, legislators to try again Sunday
The Oregon House struggled to muster a quorum during a special session of the Legislature on Friday, Aug. 29. Leaders adjourned the House until Sunday to again consider new transportation funding.