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The deal announced on Friday comes days after Gov. Brown sent a blistering letter about lawmaker's plans for funding K-12 education. -
Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPB/A new bill signed by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown this week will ease the timelines and regulations for those seeking to rebuild homes and structures destroyed in wildfires last year.
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In a biting letter sent Monday, the governor said the plan was likely illegal, and could harm some students. -
Two Republicans in the Oregon Senate have introduced legislation that explicitly targets two of their colleagues' roles in the state Republican Party. It's just the latest sign of a rift among Senate Republicans this year.
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The Democrat- and labor-backed group No More Costly Walkouts says it's committed to putting a measure before voters in November 2022.
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Senate Bill 554 requires gun owners to securely store their weapons when not in use, and will ban possession of guns in the state Capitol and Portland International Airport. It paves the way for public schools and universities to enact their own bans.
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A car’s catalytic converter — which helps curb harmful emissions — contains precious metals more valuable than gold. Thieves have long known that.
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Oregon lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on a proposal that would combine two of the leading gun regulation bills still in play at the capitol this session.
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Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland, announced on Tuesday morning the latest positive case of COVID-19 would mean the House would delay voting on bills until April 26th. It’s the third time the House has been forced to cancel sessions due to the virus. The other two cases happened last month.
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The Oregon Senate voted Monday to ban private security firms from using vehicles or uniforms that could be confused with law enforcement agencies.
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House Bill 3115 is meant to bring cities in line with recent federal court rulings. Critics say it could lead to litigation.
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Democrats agreed to give up a stranglehold on drawing new political maps in exchange for an easier path to pass their agenda.
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With a huge backlog in the chamber, House Speaker Tina Kotek expects to pause many routine committee hearings.
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The bills are looking to clarify the autonomy of student government over student dollars and to provide transparency over the fees requested from students by university and college administrations.
