Oregon legislature

Lawmakers have varying plans for what to do with their per diem, their daily allowance, during the next two weeks.

Sen. Chris Gorsek, D-Gresham, is unable to come to the Capitol because of unspecified health struggles. His vote may be needed to pass Gov. Tina Kotek’s transportation funding bill.

Legal experts at odds over the constitutionality of proposals to limit immigration agent masking, which are popping up in legislatures across the nation.

Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal to raise billions for road maintenance and public transit in the coming decade advanced by the barest of margins Monday. The tax bill needed help from a moderate Republican to make it over the finish line.

Democrats agreed to slash some funding they’d sought for public transit, and Gov. Tina Kotek remained scarce.

Democratic leaders have said finding a quorum would not be a problem as they look to raise transportation taxes. They were wrong Friday.

The special session will dictate whether hundreds of state workers are laid off next month.

A proposal would require EV and plug-in hybrid drivers to pay per mile. While it would lower registration fees, owners of these vehicles may end up paying more when switching to EVs.

The revenue forecast presents a choice for state leaders: Cut spending or effectively raise taxes.

Lawmakers held their first public hearing Monday on Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal to hike transportation taxes.

Joint Interim Committee on Transportation Funding to hold public hearing on Monday.

Republican Rep. Dwayne Yunker received at least two complaints against him alleging misconduct, retaliation.