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Oregon Legislature

Ranked or STARred

Alternative voting systems in play in the race to find a better voting system for Oregon.

News 2 years ago

On Sunday, June 25 the Oregon Legislature passed the House Bill 2004, which proposes ranked-choice voting in upcoming federal and statewide elections. The ballot measure … Continue reading →

Tears and High-Fives

Session ends, but more work to do

EW-Extra 2 years ago

The 2023 legislative session is over, drawing smiles and high fives in the wood-paneled chambers. There were tears, too, on Sunday: Lawmakers and observers said … Continue reading →

Ballots Behind Bars

Could 2023 be the year Oregon restores voting rights to people with felony convictions?

BlogNews 2 years ago

By Julia Shumway A coalition of civil rights groups stymied in their attempts over the past two years to expand voting rights to Oregonians serving … Continue reading →

Oregon Legislators Could Get Raises

Oregon legislators propose big boost in their pay — and they have community support

BlogNews 3 years ago

By Cole Sinanian and Les Zaitz Oregon legislators would get a significant pay increase and qualify for $1,000 a month for child care under a … Continue reading →

All Means All Campaign

State senator launches campaign for Oregon students denied class time due to language, disability

News 3 years ago

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle State Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, D-Corvallis, launched a statewide campaign Monday to collect accounts of Oregon students who have … Continue reading →

Not Your Everyday Pork Bill

State Rep. Marty Wilde introduces bill for plant-based food in hospitals, prisons

BlogNews 4 years ago

No, state Rep. Marty Wilde doesn’t want to take your bacon away.  With the 2021 legislative session in full (remote) work swing, Wilde Introduced House … Continue reading →

Oregon Legislative Session on Hold Due to Security

After U.S. Capitol insurrection, to prepare for the worst Oregon Legislature cancels first two days, state representative says

BlogNews 4 years ago

Before President Donald Trump incited rally-goers of “Save Our America” to storm the U.S. Capitol, right-wingers tried to take the Oregon Capitol to protest Gov. … Continue reading →

Eugene YMCA Could Lose Lottery Money for New Building

Thanks to COVID-10, fewer people are gambling, which has impacted lottery funds and the projects it funds

BlogNews 5 years ago

With every Scratch-its game and session of video poker, the state lottery sends money to various programs throughout Oregon. But people just aren’t gambling these … Continue reading →

Coyote Blues

Possible ban on killing contests before the Legislature

News 5 years ago

At least 255 coyotes were killed in a single weekend in Harney County, Oregon last month. The incentive: Nearly $100,000 in cash and prizes. This … Continue reading →

The Legislature’s Unfinished Business on Climate

Oregon’s work on cap-and-invest is not done

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By James Manning Out of more than four million Oregonians, 90 of us are blessed and fortunate to serve our fellow citizens in Oregon’s Legislature. … Continue reading →

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