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Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027
Lawmakers established the Quality Education Commission in 1999 to set funding needs for public schools, but some lawmakers argue its model is outdated and flawed.
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This nonaffiliated Oregonian is running for Congress. His campaign looks different than most
Jason Faler spends most of his weekends collecting signatures at the Salem Saturday Market. He's seeking to join the race for Oregon's 6th Congressional District as a nonaffiliated candidate. If he qualifies for the ballot, he'll be up against Republican David Russ and incumbent U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, a Democrat from Tigard.
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No undercover license plates for ICE, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek orders
Gov. Tina Kotek’s directive followed the Trump administration suing the state last week over the issue.
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Drazan holds strong lead in Republican primary for governor
State Sen. Christine Drazan is leading the race to be the Republican candidate in the gubernatorial race against incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek in November.
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Some south Salem voters to receive supplemental ballots after error
Twenty voters on Southeast Devon Avenue in Salem will be receiving supplemental ballots after an error led to their original ballots leaving out the chance to vote on three city races, the Marion County Clerk’s office announced Tuesday.
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Xicha Brewing says Oregon GOP candidate scheduled campaign event without permission
Rep. Ed Diehl, a Scio Republican vying for his party’s gubernatorial nomination in the primary, was advertising a separate Cinco de Mayo-themed campaign event at Xicha Brewing alongside Dan Farrington, a Republican running to represent Oregon’s 17th House District. The event has been moved to a nearby location.
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Oregon AG Rayfield, Gov. Kotek open to updating sanctuary laws after Marion County courthouse arrest
Other states have considered or given their attorneys general more power to enforce bans on courthouse arrests by immigration agents.
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VOTE 2026: Meet your Polk County commissioner Position 2 candidates
Monmouth City Councilor Roxanne Beltz is running again for a spot on the Polk County Board of Commissioners, facing off against longtime legislative staffer John Swanson.
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VOTE 2026: Meet your candidates for Salem City Council Ward 4
Councilor Deanna Gwyn, a real estate broker, is running for reelection to the Salem City Council after winning her first term in 2022. Challenging her is state health director Dave Inbody.
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