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6.21.21: Rare cooperation on tax and housing speed Oregon Legislature closer to end of session; Post-insurrection, states balance capitol security, openness; Fire engines, affordable housing, restrooms: How state lawmakers plan to spend millions in federa
Sunday, June 20, 2021
6.18.21: Oregon’s comprehensive and contentious wildfire response bill left for the last week in session; Oregon Senate passes plans to trim business tax break, help big businesses cut their federal taxes; Lawmakers will take a ‘big swing’ at mental healt
Friday, June 18, 2021
6.17.21: Oregon lawmakers will take a ‘big swing’ at mental health funding this year; Oregon students shouldn’t have to prove they can write or do math to get a diploma, lawmakers decide; Gov. Kate Brown line-item vetoes $200 million in Oregon schools bud
Thursday, June 17, 2021
6.16.21: Could expelled Rep. Mike Nearman be appointed to his old seat? His supporters want him to try; Oregon Senate to vote on plan to scale back controversial business tax break; Lawmakers could allow cities, and counties to triple their marijuana tax
Wednesday, June 16, 2021