Category Politics
What Salem could get out of 2024 session
State lawmakers are considering bills that would get Salem an annual payment from the state and help fund a YMCA service center in the old Statesman Journal building downtown.
Dark money group targets Oregon swing districts with new mailers, ads
The Coalition for Safe, Healthy and Prosperous Communities doesn’t disclose donors but has spent big to help Republicans, including Salem Rep. Kevin Mannix.
Oregon lawmaker’s ‘simple’ attempt to push back against book bans becomes culture war flash point
A Senate bill would prevent districts from banning textbooks or library books because they include stories about protected groups.
Legislature edges toward passage of ‘right to repair’ bill
Oregon lawmakers are considering a right to repair proposal that has wide backing, with little opposition from industry except for Apple.
Oregon Gov. Kotek pushes Senate panel to approve $500 million housing plan
Environmental groups still staunchly oppose a section in the governor's housing proposal that would make it easier to expand cities.
Lawmakers wrestle with police role in drug addiction crisis
Legislators listened for nearly four hours Wednesday as Oregonians shared heart-wrenching stories of addiction and overdose.
Lawmakers take first deep plunge into proposals to address the drug crisis
Most ideas to reform Oregon's Measure 110 would need funding, but an amount hasn't been set yet.
Attorneys for Erickson, Salinas make case to appeals court in campaign defamation suit
The appeals court decision will determine whether Erickson’s $800,000 lawsuit moves forward.
Guide to the 2024 Oregon legislative session
Lawmakers kicked off the 2024 legislative session in Salem Monday morning. The short session runs 35 days.