Oregon Department of Transportation

She says the state may begin layoffs next week.

Democratic lawmakers were scrambling Friday to come up with a modest alternative to its multi-billion dollar road funding bill.

After tweaks that reduced its price tag, HB 2025 found at least one Republican supporter.

An amendment unveiled Wednesday would scale back some proposed tax increases in House Bill 2025

House Speaker Julie Fahey spent the weekend negotiating with skeptical members of her party.

A Democratic senator’s removal from a key committee Friday inspired backlash from some in the party.

A transportation funding proposal by Oregon Democrats would bring in more than $1.8 billion per year in fiscal year 2029 — and more than $2 billion annually by 2034 — according to a revenue analysis circulating in the Capitol.

With 20 days left in this legislative session, Republicans ripped a Democratic proposal that would raise gas taxes and roughly 10 other taxes and fees, simplify how heavy trucks are taxed and more.

The latest package from Oregon Democrats would raise revenue for electric vehicles, buses, mass transit and bridges through higher taxes and fees on cars, gas and payrolls.

Oregonians looking to purchase or lease an electric vehicle can now apply for some cash back, as the state reopens its popular rebate program this week.

A package unveiled by the party would include deep cuts to state funding on public transportation and other areas.

Lawmakers in Salem have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package