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Roman Battaglia/JPR NewsOregon is the first state to require nonprofit hospitals to figure out if a patient qualifies for free or discounted care before billing them. But a law recently signed by the governor cut hospitals a big break on that rule. -
Saskia Hatvany/OPBThey are targeting SB 1507, which blocked some tax cuts passed by President Donald Trump.
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The news comes as a Democratic representative stepped down from his position on the legislature’s conduct committee a week after being accused of creating a hostile working environment. -
School districts across Oregon brace themselves for budget news from Salem amidst revenue shortfalls. -
Groups said a bill meant to provide technical tweaks to a 2024 campaign finance reform law is now full of changes that render contribution limits moot. -
Friday marks third time this week lawmakers have postponed a vote on a controversial referendum bill with a Feb. 25 deadline -
Several bills take aim at the Trump administration’s immigration efforts. -
The measure passed the House and now heads to the Senate. -
SB 1511 would reduce the number of people paying the estate tax, but raise rates on those who do. -
The party offered no immediate reason for the walkout. -
“She is an inspiration to the next generation of social justice warriors,” Gordly’s niece said. -
The bill would require health care facilities to monitor federal immigration officers and exclude them in some situations. -
Is Senate Bill 1507 a reckless tax hike or a sensible budget move? Lawmakers disagreed Monday. -
The idea emerged in an amendment posted Friday afternoon, but soon fell apart.
