Oregon legislators referred three proposed laws to the state’s voters next November. More could be coming with citizen initiatives.
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Former state legislator announces run for Republican primary for Oregon’s 6th District
Denyc Boles, who represented Salem as a state senator, is now seeking Andrea Salinas’ Congressional seat.
Kotek may veto money for Salem streetcar study, career education
The governor on Friday said she was considering vetoing two budget items to fund projects in Salem, alongside a handful of other items passed by legislators during the 2023 session.
Oregon state Treasurer Read prepares to enter secretary of state race
Oregon’s treasurer is the first to officially announce intentions to run for secretary of state after Shemia Fagan left under a cloud of scandal.
Federal judge: Oregon Senate panel violated Boquist’s free speech rights
A Senate committee required Sen. Brian Boquist to give 12 hours notice before he came to the Capitol.
Oregon business group seeks to force public vote on Salem wage tax
Oregon Business & Industry on Friday filed a referendum petition to refer a payroll tax to Salem voters after the city council narrowly approved it July 10.
Oregon AFSCME leader under investigation following performance complaint
Stacy Chamberlain, who runs one of the state’s largest unions representing many state and Salem employees, is on leave as elected union leaders spearhead an investigation. Leaders declined to say what the complaint was about.
Federal judge tosses Oregon lawsuit over mail voting, tabulation machines
A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit intended to end mail voting and electronic voting tabulation in Oregon, saying “generalized grievances” about the state’s elections aren’t enough to give a group of unsuccessful Republican candidates and other election deniers standing to sue.
Oregon lawmakers earmark millions for mental health and addiction services
The Legislature passed measures to provide more residential care, respond to people in crises and fight the opioid overdose epidemic.
US Supreme Court rules against Biden administration student loan debt relief plan
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Biden administration does not have the legal authority to enact a one-time student debt relief program, dealing a blow to the 40 million Americans who would have qualified for the program.