Oregon legislature

Democrats are winning swing districts and seem likely to pick up seats currently held by Republicans.

Democrats aim to pad supermajorities in the House and Senate, while Republicans are looking to claw back ground.

Incumbent Court Boice calls for rural public safety funding and new oil refineries. Democratic challenger Bret Cecil supports expanding early education and a shift away from fossil fuels.

Southern Jackson County voters will choose Jeff Golden’s successor in a race that could affect Democrats’ ability to pass taxes without Republican support.

Oregon Democrats are banking on voters’ frustration with President Trump, while Republicans are counting on voters’ dissatisfaction with Democratic lawmakers in Salem.

California and dozens of countries want mandatory AI audits, conducted by AI evaluators. Lawmakers are still learning about the job — and its pitfalls.

The move may draw stern opposition from local law enforcement leaders who have long said the technology is crucial to fighting crime despite growing civil liberties concerns.

The emergency request from the secretary of state came amid growing concern over Trump administration efforts targeting vote-by-mail.

The 2026 wildfire season has been the state’s most expensive to date.

The Oregon Legislature is meeting in periodic “legislative days” hearings that will tackle some major emerging issues.

Two bills sent to Gov. Newsom set new rules for determining when colleges can create bachelor’s degrees and how many they can offer.

A state report shows this year’s wildfire season has already outpaced 2024’s final net costs by about $35 million.