News and Opinion
2.26.2021: Oregon Senate Republicans walk out for 3rd straight year, citing governor’s COVID-19 restrictions; Bill allowing gun bans in public buildings advances in Oregon; Stimulus payments will increase tax bill for nearly 900,000 Oregonians – lawmakers
Friday, February 26, 2021
2.25.2021: Forecast: Oregon economists predict $571 million ‘kicker’ tax rebate; ID theft targeting Oregon jobless claims increased tenfold last year; state won’t say how much it lost; To retain teachers of color, an Oregon bill takes aim at schools’ ‘fir
Thursday, February 25, 2021
2.24.2021: Bill could lower barriers, allow formation of new homeless shelter beds across Oregon; Oregon bill would hike beer, cider and wine taxes by more than 2000%; Gov. Kate Brown throws her support behind access to capital legislation
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
2.23.2021: Rep. Diego Hernandez has resigned -- now effective March 15; Oregon Legislature wants its day in court for redistricting; As Lawmakers Entertain Bill Banning Concealed Guns in Public Buildings, Gun Purchases Soar
Tuesday, February 23, 2021