Category OREGON NEWS
Could 2023 be the year Oregon restores voting rights to people with felony convictions?
AT THE CAPITOL: Those serving time in Oregon prisons would still get to vote under legislation getting attention in the 2023 session.
Oregon lawmakers share details of $200 million housing package
AT THE CAPITOL: Funding for shelters, to help families keep their homes by avoiding eviction, and homeless hep in rural counties are part of a spending package advancing at the Oregon Legislature.
Lawmakers, again, consider allowing self-pumping gas stations statewide
AT THE CAPITOL: A bipartisan bill pending at the Oregon Legislature would allow more self-service gasoline - while mandating attendants in some areas of Oregon.
Lawmakers, environmentalists want state pension fund divested of fossil fuels
AT THE CAPITOL: A proposal from several Democrats and environmentalists would mandate the Oregon state pension fund to divest billions in fossil fuel holdings
Smith resigns from Nyssa rail project management
Greg Smith, a state legislator who has managed the Treasure Valley Reload Center since it was a concept, is resigning from the project team, effective Feb. 28, according to an email obtained by The Enterprise.
U.S. Senate confirms Oregon Black judge and trailblazer to federal bench
The first Black woman to serve on the federal bench, Adrienne Nelson will leave the Oregon Supreme Court, creating a high-profile opening for Gov. Tina Kotek to fill.
OLCC chairman resigns one day after fiery defense of state board in bourbon scandal
Gov. Tina Kotek sought and got the resignation of the chair of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission after an unsteady performance defending the commission's handling of a scandal over bourbon.
Senate passes bill that’s expected to expand child care options in Oregon
AT THE CAPITOL: Child care relief is a big topic at the Legislature. A package clears the Senate that would make it easier to provide child care services.
Resolution declaring shelter dogs, cats the state pet sailing through the Legislature
House Resolution 8, which would make shelter dogs and cats the state pet, passed the House with 58 bipartisan votes in favor, and is scheduled for discussion in the Senate on Thursday.