Category OREGON NEWS
Kristof’s exit leaves two-way race in Democratic primary for Oregon governor
Nick Kristof speaks Thursday, Feb. 17, at his campaign headquarters in downtown Portland. He said the Oregon Supreme Court’s decision is “the end of the road” for now for his run for governor. (Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle) With Nick Kristof out, it’s a two-way race…
Republican legislators serving vast area of Oregon have tough time advancing their agenda
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, says he focuses on good ideas and people who will work with him in a session where Democrats have the numbers to dominate. (Enterprise file photo) Two weeks into Oregon’s legislative session, Democrats are moving forward with plans to pay…
Proposal to pay farmworkers overtime clears first hurdle in Legislature
A change in Oregon law to require overtime pay for farmworkers passed out of a legislative committee on Tuesday, Feb. 14. (The Enterprise/file) A controversial plan to require overtime pay that would affect the 86,000 farmworkers in Oregon advanced on Tuesday along partisan lines. All…
Corrections Department adjusts hiring process to draw more applicants
The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem is hiring. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) In the town of Umatilla, Two Rivers Correctional Institution needs to hire a food service coordinator. Pay: up to $61,000 a year. In Ontario, Snake River Correctional Institution is recruiting for a nurse practitioner…
Oregon economic forecast: More money for lawmakers to spend, tax credits likely in two years
The Oregon Capitol rotunda in January 2022 (Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Higher wages for workers and more income for businesses is driving up state tax collections, creating the prospect for even more state government spending and then credits in two years for those paying income…
Anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore seeks GOP nod for Oregon governor
Anti-tax activist Bill Sizemore entered the race for Oregon governor on Monday, marking his third attempt at Oregon’s top job. Sizemore, 70, was the Republican Party nominee for governor in 1998 and announced a campaign in 2009 before he was indicted on tax evasion charges.…
Luxury sales tax proposed for Oregon to help low-income parents, former foster youth
A luxury sales tax being proposed by Rep. Brad Witt, D-Clatskanie, could fund a new program offering monthly stipends for low-income pregnant women and youth leaving the foster care system. House Bill 4079 would create a 3% sales tax on snowmobiles, handbags, jewelry and firearms,…
In final State of the State address, Brown touts victories, pushes spending plan
Gov. Kate Brown delivers her State of the State address from her office on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Gov. Kate Brown’s final State of the State address on Thursday served largely as a victory lap, while she challenged legislators to approve her plans to spend…
Oregon 2022 legislative preview: What’s ahead that could affect your life as legislators gather
A desk in the Oregon House of Representatives ahead of the 2022 Legislative session (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Oregon legislators will return to Salem on Tuesday morning with a long list of policies to change and pet projects to fund, and 35 days to do it…