Oregon legislature

The group tasked with developing recommendations on how to maintain Oregon’s transportation system wants to hear from Oregonians about what they think the state’s transportation priorities should be in a new survey.

The proposal uses a playbook, growing nationwide, that could test how far states can go to rein in big money in politics.

Governor's workgroup spent fourth meeting hearing how other states fund transportation

Oregon would join 15 other states that have proposed data center pauses in the last year.

Department of Transportation leaders say without more revenue they’ll need to eliminate 11% of the agency’s workforce

Advocates are pushing for a survivor justice law like those in other states, but a two-thirds legislative majority presents a major hurdle

The races will hinge heavily upon earning support from non-affiliated voters, the region’s largest electorate and a group with a history of electing moderate politicians known for taking atypical stances — sometimes against their own party.

Lawmakers established Quality Education Commission in 1999 to set funding needs for public schools, but some lawmakers argue its model is outdated and flawed.

Legislative leaders said their focus was to spending on public safety, including drought and wildfire preparedness and response.

A bipartisan group of state legislators is urging the federal government to put the buoys, which help assess ocean conditions for fishermen, mariners and scientists, back in the water.

When the Oregon Legislature in 2025 passed new road user fees for electric vehicle owners, it left out commercial and medium-duty EVs.

The new laws address many issues, including the state’s response to aggressive federal immigration enforcement policies and child labor protections