Category State
Local leaders encourage Salinas to protect vulnerable communities in Salem as food assistance cuts loom
At a roundtable with U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas Wednesday, a group of Salem advocates, a business owner and others discussed federal cuts to food assistance programs that will slash benefits for more than 162,000 households in Marion and Polk counties, according to 2023 Census data.
Legislature wraps for 2025 after eleventh-hour strife, historic funding shortfall
As the clock ran out for adjournment Friday night, Democrats faced a high-profile loss after failing to pass a dramatically watered-down transportation funding package.
Oregon failed to set aside sufficient money to cover legal liabilities as risks increased
Despite years of warnings, Oregon lawmakers have left a state fund to pay insurance claims teetering toward bankruptcy.
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
Laura Hanson was fired twice by different Democratic legislators and claimed retaliation.
Federal judge denies Republican senators’ request to run after walkout
OREGON NEWS: Three state senators lost a federal lawsuit they used to get on the ballot for reelection despite unexcused absences. A judge said he couldn't find that it would be in the public interest to allow their move.
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum won’t run for fourth term
Oregon's attorney general announced she would not run for re-election. Her job as head of the Oregon Department of Justice is up for election in 2024.
State union leader steps down after performance complaint
Stacy Chamberlain will no longer lead Oregon AFSCME, a union representing more than 35,000 government workers after an internal complaint raised concerns about her leadership in June.
Internet outage hits Oregon agencies, Legislature delayed
A firewall update led to Internet outages at multiple state agencies Wednesday, hindering progress as the Legislature works through hundreds of bills during the final days of the session.
Oregon GOP legislators ask for special prosecutor in bourbon scandal
AT THE CAPITOL: Republican leaders in the Oregon Legislature are calling for an investigation into OLCC's costly new warehouse. They also want a probe into the so-called bourbon scandal. Gov. Tina Kotek earlier requested such an investigation.