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M.O. Stevens/WikimediaMany of the biggest political stories from 2025 are not going away. -
Kathryn Styer Martínez/OPBLocal agencies have shelved planned services and upgrades to buildings amid funding uncertainties.
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Hundreds of bills passed in the first half of 2025 take effect New Year’s Day. -
Republicans who have blocked new tax revenues now argue emergency funds might be needed. -
A bipartisan bill that brought together hunters and environmental groups is returning in 2026. -
The submission will likely ensure a gas tax increase approved by lawmakers this year doesn’t take effect. -
The remarks came during annual Oregon Leadership Summit aimed at hearing from business leaders along the state. -
Oregon promised better access to doulas, lactation care. Birth workers say they still can’t get paidA new law is aimed at supporting doula and lactation workers, but many say the success of those reforms depends on whether the state can fix persistent payment problems -
The initiative needed roughly 78,000 signatures by Dec. 30 to qualify for next year’s election. Backers say they have more than 150,000. -
Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates. -
Oregon has two reserve funds meant to ensure state agencies and services remain whole and public school budgets aren’t throttled. -
A group of financial stakeholders is meeting regularly to advise the governor on how to prepare for reduced federal funding for Medicaid. The program is funded by taxpayers and insures one in three Oregonians. -
Potential cuts across state agencies could mean service reductions for Oregonians and more work for current employees. -
Republicans say they’ll insist voters get a say on new taxes in the Oregon transportation bill.
