Two Democratic state senators and the advocacy group Divest Oregon are backing a bill to curb fossil fuel investments in the state’s public pension system.
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Salem group fights political polarization by bridging divides
Salem’s new chapter of Braver Angels, co-led by a progressive and conservative chair, will hold its first meeting Friday, Jan. 24, at IKE Box.
Oregon joins lawsuit over Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship
Washington, Arizona and Illinois have joined with Oregon to challenge an executive order ending birthright citizenship, while other Democratic states filed a separate lawsuit.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on budget, transportation and other issues
Lawmakers convene in Salem Tuesday for the start of the 2025 session, where they’ll work on a state budget and consider thousands of other bills.
Salem lawmakers seek $7 million from state to cover police, fire costs
Local lawmakers are taking another run at a longtime Salem goal: having the state chip in to pay for city emergency services.
Despite frigid temperatures, local Republicans enthusiastic witnessing Trump’s inauguration
Leaders of the Marion County Republicans were part of a retinue of Oregonians in Washington, D.C. for President Trump’s inauguration Monday. Mike Slagle, the chair of the Marion County Republicans and the organization’s Vice Chair Jessica Davidson said the nation’s capital was cold but enthusiastic as the country swore in its new president.
Wyden to oppose most Trump nominations, watch administration closely
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden spoke Saturday in Salem, holding a town hall at Chemeketa Community College. Questions focused on his responses to President Donald Trump’s administration.
PHOTOS: Hundreds march at Oregon Capitol ahead of Trump inauguration
Salem and Oregon residents joined the national People’s March to protest the incoming Trump administration and affirm show for immigrants, abortion rights and other causes on Saturday.
Meet Oregon’s 19 new state legislators
Portland-area officials selected Mari Watanabe, who will be Oregon’s first Japanese American lawmaker, to fill a vacant seat in the state House.
New report scrutinizes lobbyists working for NW Natural gas and for public health, climate groups
Watchdog groups are calling for the state to require more transparency from lobbyists who work for fossil fuel companies as well as governments and environmental groups fighting against climate change.