Category POLITICS
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.
New Oregon US Rep. Janelle Bynum looks for ‘low-hanging fruit’ in divided Congress
After flipping Oregon's 5th Congressional District in a close race, Janelle Bynum said she’ll work with anyone and hopes to find areas of agreement on maternal health, college sports and fighting fires.
In State of the State speech, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for resilience, optimism
Oregon faces enormous problems, but also has the capacity to fix them, Gov. Tina Kotek said in an address to lawmakers Monday.
Oregon lawmakers sworn into office on Monday
The event marks the ceremonial start of the long session, which officially kicks off on Jan. 21.