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.
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Oregon Legislature could gain power to impeach governor, other elected officials
Voters would decide in 2024 whether Oregon lawmakers should have the same impeachment powers as legislators in all other states.
Abortion, transgender care bill that nearly torpedoed Oregon legislative session heads to governor
Nearly a dozen Republicans boycotted a vote on the amended version of HB 2002, which protects abortion and gender-affirming care providers from civil liability or prosecution.
Salem will see millions to open new preschool, fund community services
End-of-session bills doling out state money for projects around Oregon include major building projects and operating money for several Salem institutions.
Senate passes abortion and firearms bills as work resumes
Democrats agreed to modify portions of bills Republicans objected to in order to end a walkout that had dragged on for over a month.
Oregon Senate Republican walkout ends with compromises
Democrats agreed to water down bills on abortion and firearms, ending the Senate boycott that started May 3.
Oregon Democrats float new proposal to change quorum laws as Senate Republican walkout drags on
Most legislative Democrats have signed onto a constitutional referral to address walkouts proposed by Reps. Khanh Pham and David Gomberg, though its prospects of passing this session are dim.
150 Oregon physicians caution Legislature against changing House Bill 2002 on abortion provisions
In a letter to lawmakers, doctors warned against watering down a bill which would let children younger than 15 obtain an abortion without parental consent. Democrats are considering softening the language to bring Republican Senators back to the Capitol.
These bipartisan bills affecting Salem will die if walkout isn’t resolved
Bills to strengthen penalties for fentanyl possession, make it easier to change speed limits in Marion County and let community colleges train more nurses have passed the Oregon House with bipartisan support and await Senate votes.
Bills to help Salemites with addiction, nurse licensing, housing stalled as walkout drags on
Salem leaders said they’re frustrated by the lack of a deal one month into a walkout led by Senate Republicans which is stalling bipartisan proposals and funding to address a range of local needs.
