Lobbyists working for gas companies also work for conservation groups that are trying to combat climate change, a watchdog group found.
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Five years after pushing for permanent daylight time, Oregon senator seeks switch to standard time
Sen. Kim Thatcher is spearheading a new multistate effort to stick with standard time year-round.
Willamette Valley farmers spar over risks of expanding genetically modified canola crop
A proposal to expand the amount of canola grown in the Willamette Valley could hinge on whether growers can accept restrictions on GMO varieties.
Oregon lawmakers propose pared-down version of Kotek housing bill
A housing plan advanced by a Senate committee includes $350 million, down from the $600 million Gov. Tina Kotek wanted.
Oregon lawmakers look for ways to curb prescription costs
Lawmakers are weighing an array of pharmacy bills this session that could rein in prescription prices and allow pharmacists to treat people for COVID-19.
Oregon students, faculty, unions say university governing system broken, call for investigation
Critics tell lawmakers Oregon’s seven independent university boards and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission have failed to deliver on promises.
Attorneys for Erickson, Salinas make case to appeals court in campaign defamation suit
The appeals court decision will determine whether Erickson’s $800,000 lawsuit moves forward.
Oregon’s labor regulators ask for lawmakers’ help to tackle backlogs
An Oregon bottleneck of civil rights and wage claims has decreased, but workers still face long waits for help from the state agency tasked with enforcing labor laws.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on homelessness, addiction and other issues
State lawmakers face a marathon 35-day session, with hundreds of bills to consider.
Republican legislator uses Measure 110 committee assignment to solicit campaign donations
AROUND OREGON: State Rep. Greg Smith, a Republican from Heppner, made a pitch for campaign donations, citing need for help with new legislative role.