News Tomorrow is the deadline for turning in signatures for measures aimed at the November 6 general election ballot. Although it promises to be a busy day at the Secretary of State's elections division, neither of the abortion-related measures circulating will make the ballot.One measure Initiative Petition 22, defined life as beginning at fertilization and said "no person shall be denied the right to...   More

News Politics is a rough business—but it’s light duty compared to lining up against Rep. Jefferson Smith (D-Portland) on the basketball court or...   More

News There has not been much campaign finance activity in the mayor's race since one candidate, former City Commissioner Charlie Hales, announced on June 21 that he'd limit contributions to $600 and would not take out-of-state checks.His opponent in the November general election, State Rep. Jefferson Smith (D-Portland), often spoke during the primary about the need to limit contributions."Elections sho...   More

News The political action committee Oregonians for Higher Education Excellence has now raised $414,000, although the group is not currently pursuing a ballot measure or intending to support candidates.
The latest large checks—$65,000 from California real estate developer Andrew Berwick on June 12 and $25,000 from Portland private equity investor John Von Schlegell of Endeavour Capital on June 27�...   More

News Earlier this week, WW reported that former Oregon Court of Appeals Judge Ellen Rosenblum, who will be sworn in as Oregon's first female attorney general on June 29, enters office facing potential conflicts of interest because of the large campaign contributions she accepted from marijuana interests.
It...   More

News Today's Wall Street Journal takes a look at the City's composting and garbage program. Although the program has gotten mixed reviews locally, the Journal says it's a national model."Delegations from places like San Antonio; Santa Fe, N.M.; and California's Marin C...   More

News Ellen Rosenblum will make history June 29 when she takes office as Oregon’s first female attorney general. But...
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News It’s human nature: Start charging people for something they’ve been getting for free, and many won’t want it anymore. Take, for example, a new toll for a bridge. In the Seattle area, one out   More

News Today WW reported that a former legislative aide complained to two law enforcement agencies about alleged sexual misconduct on the part of her one-time boss, State Rep. Matt Wingard (R-Wilsonville).
This afternoon, House Republican Leader Kevin Cameron (R-Salem) announced Wingard will give up his leadership position in his c...   More

News A former aide to Deputy House Republican Leader Matt Wingard (R-Wilsonville) has accused him of giving her alcohol when she was underage, pressuring her to have sex, and...   More