Oregon legislature

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

The proposal is part of a package of bills that attempt to bolster the rights of immigrants targeted by the federal government’s deportation campaign, which Democrats have called a top priority for the current short session.

An exchange on Wednesday over immigration policies could offer a preview of friction for the upcoming legislative session as Oregon Democrats try to push back on aggressive federal actions.

A proposal from one Democrat would ask voters to allow the state to keep some of the money that would otherwise flow to taxpayers.

Labor groups say the politicians need to take a vote that would help the state budget – but functionally raise taxes.

The state’s most powerful lawmakers said Wednesday they can’t preempt the vote as Gov. Tina Kotek requested.

The proposal, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, comes at a time of rising property insurance premiums and policy cancellations or non-renewals across the country and much of the West.

Republicans echoed concerns after an Oregon Journalism Project article highlighted 1935 case

Lawmakers unveiled a list of ideas to push back on Trump’s deportation efforts.

Lawmakers around the nation are considering such measures amid a murky legal territory

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