Laura Hanson was fired twice by different Democratic legislators and claimed retaliation.
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Federal judge denies Republican senators’ request to run after walkout
OREGON NEWS: Three state senators lost a federal lawsuit they used to get on the ballot for reelection despite unexcused absences. A judge said he couldn’t find that it would be in the public interest to allow their move.
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum won’t run for fourth term
Oregon’s attorney general announced she would not run for re-election. Her job as head of the Oregon Department of Justice is up for election in 2024.
State union leader steps down after performance complaint
Stacy Chamberlain will no longer lead Oregon AFSCME, a union representing more than 35,000 government workers after an internal complaint raised concerns about her leadership in June.
Internet outage hits Oregon agencies, Legislature delayed
A firewall update led to Internet outages at multiple state agencies Wednesday, hindering progress as the Legislature works through hundreds of bills during the final days of the session.
Oregon GOP legislators ask for special prosecutor in bourbon scandal
AT THE CAPITOL: Republican leaders in the Oregon Legislature are calling for an investigation into OLCC’s costly new warehouse. They also want a probe into the so-called bourbon scandal. Gov. Tina Kotek earlier requested such an investigation.
Lawmakers, again, consider allowing self-pumping gas stations statewide
AT THE CAPITOL: A bipartisan bill pending at the Oregon Legislature would allow more self-service gasoline – while mandating attendants in some areas of Oregon.
Meet the data nerd working to make Oregon government better
As Oregon’s first Chief Data Officer, Kathryn Darnall Helms helps state agencies gather and use information about everything from cow manure to worker’s compensation disputes.
Salem sees brief snow ahead of cold weekend, icy roads likely overnight
Average November temperatures this year in Salem dropped compared to 2021.
With freezing temperatures forecasted for Thursday night, an overnight warming shelter will open.
Loved ones remember “The Potato Lady” of Salem
Lisa Letney, an outspoken advocate for people who are homeless in Salem, died on Nov. 7 leaving behind a legacy of leading with empathy.
