Reps. Helt, Zika lay out priorities on eve of “short” session
Two Central Oregon state representatives, both veterans of last year’s headline-grabbing regular session, are laying out their priorities for the…
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Oregon Legislature to consider sweeping wildfire plan
Oregon lawmakers are looking at several bills that could change the way the state fights wildfires, and how it tries to prevent them.…
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Still ailing, Senate leader Courtney may miss session start
The Oregon Legislature may convene its 2020 session on Monday without Senate President Peter Courtney, who has been in a Portland hospital for nearly…
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Oregon Democrats seek to change quorum rules, end walkouts
Democrats in the Oregon Legislature are now seeking to have voters change its quorum rules, so walkouts by lawmakers can no longer stymie…
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Ezra’s Law seeks tougher penalties for crimes that inflict life-long injuries
A lifetime sentence of physical and mental disabilities — that’s how 4-year-old Ezra Thomas will live the rest of his life after being severely…
Continue Reading Oregon lawmakers to tackle age discrimination in workplace
Creating an age-discrimination task force will be a priority during the Oregon Legislature’s short session next…
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Rep. Lynn Findley of Vale chosen for Sen. Cliff Bentz’s seat
State Rep. Lynn Findley (R-Vale) was chosen Monday by county commissioners in Senate District 30 to fill the seat left open by the resignation of…
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Oregon groups explore options for 2020 climate action
Oregon’s climate future could be decided in several ways in the New…
Continue Reading Attempted recall over rep’s environmental vote fails
A group that was trying to recall an Oregon state representative over her votes to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and taxes says the effort has…
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