Budget

Democrats agreed to slash some funding they’d sought for public transit, and Gov. Tina Kotek remained scarce.

Democratic leaders have said finding a quorum would not be a problem as they look to raise transportation taxes. They were wrong Friday.

The special session will dictate whether hundreds of state workers are laid off next month.

A proposal would require EV and plug-in hybrid drivers to pay per mile. While it would lower registration fees, owners of these vehicles may end up paying more when switching to EVs.

After receiving more than 1,000 emails and other community feedback, Southern Oregon University this week released an updated plan to address its severe financial crisis.

The revenue forecast presents a choice for state leaders: Cut spending or effectively raise taxes.

Lawmakers held their first public hearing Monday on Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal to hike transportation taxes.

Health care and food assistance for low-income Oregonians will take the brunt of the impact.

Providence announced it is laying off 128 staff, the second time this year it has eliminated positions in Oregon.

As Oregon lawmakers prepare to return for a special session focused on transportation, high-profile projects are on the back burner.

National research laboratories in Oregon, Washington and Colorado focused on addressing climate change and its impacts and improving energy efficiency and affordability would be gutted under proposed Republican budgets.

SOU has suffered a series of financial crises in recent years. This latest is a collision of multiple factors, including what President Rick Bailey calls inadequate state support and Trump administration actions that will slash funding for students.