Tag 2025 session
Oregon bill takes aim at ‘epidemic of violence’ around missing and murdered Indigenous people
Supporters of a bill to provide services and victim outreach to address missing and murdered Indigenous women say it’s an important step that moves beyond studying the problem and allocates staff from within the Oregon Health Authority to address the issue.
Lawmakers consider permanent funding for helpline for farmers, loggers and fishermen
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know who works in agriculture, forestry or the fishing industry is struggling, call or text 833-897-2474 for help. Help is also available to everyone through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. For more…
Bill would pause new PERS investments in private fossil fuel funds for five years
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.
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.
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.
Oregon lawmaker wants to expand emergency housing program for people with addictions
Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Ashland, wants Oregon to shelter unhoused people on waitlists for residential addiction treatment programs.
Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
A state senator says a proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect those children.