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Oregon lawmakers want to build on immigration protections. Here’s where those bills stand
At least 13 immigrant protection bills have been introduced in Oregon Legislature this session.
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Some Oregon Republican leaders uneasy with Trump’s deportation campaign
A few Republican lawmakers and spokespeople have expressed concerns with the reported tactics of federal agents, including in Salem.
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More rural Republicans call on Smith to resign House seat
Republicans in rural Sherman County say “enough is enough” and that state Rep. Greg Smith should resign. House Republican leaders have given him $5,000 for his reelection campaign and Smith said state troopers are backing his return for another term.
Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn
Salinas and Merkley introduced a bill to enable people whose rights were violated by immigration officers to sue the federal government.
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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May
Gov. Tina Kotek would have to sign a bill by Feb. 25 to move the referendum date for a controversial tax proposal.
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Oregon bills would bar ICE agents from wearing masks, require identification
State Rep. Ton Andersen, D-Salem, is among the lawmakers pushing for a bill requiring law enforcement officers to identify themselves in public.
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Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grapple with ODOT budget gap again
Oregon Department of Transportation agency leaders met with lawmakers this week to discuss options.
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Oregon lawmakers reveal reworked plans to partially delay campaign finance law
State lawmakers are again trying to delay key portions of a law limiting campaign finance contributions before it takes effect.
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Oregon lawmakers propose capping cannabis edibles at 10 milligrams of THC
A bill Oregon lawmakers are considering is meant to curb children from accessing edibles with 50 to 100 milligrams of THC meant to be divided into several servings.
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