Oregon legislature

Oregon lawmakers forced by the threat of a citizen-led ballot measure to adopt a sweeping law limiting campaign contributions in 2024 are once again trying to delay key portions of the law before it takes effect.

Lawmakers are looking at freezing open positions and pulling money from certain programs as they work to avoid deep layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

There have been multiple examples of threats that lawmakers and local officials have faced in Oregon and nationwide, including a recent bomb threat against three state legislators

Testimony against Senate Bill 1599 has so far overwhelmed support.

House Bill 4080 would create a blueprint for balcony solar in Oregon, at a time when people are already installing these systems.

A recent opinion by legislative attorneys suggested the longstanding rule is unconstitutional.

Ashland Sen. Jeff Golden is trying again to get the Legislature to create a fund to pay for natural disasters with damages collected from big oil.

The bill follows a recent state report on spending and efficiency at public universities that recommends targeted institutional integration.

A new revenue forecast suggests lawmakers have about $100 million more than they’d been planning for.

The potential scenarios the legislation could lead to involve armed conflict between different troops or court challenges, according to legislative counsel.

The proposal to disconnect from some pieces of H.R 1 is likely to generate friction in the brand-new session.

Lawmakers will consider more than 250 bills in a five-week session meant to balance the state’s budget and tackle urgent issues