State

The project rests in the district of Salem’s most powerful lawmaker.

The two groups, who often fall on opposite sides of the political spectrum, are together pursuing a tax increase that would benefit them both.

Gov. Tina Kotek issued three vetoes on June 24, all for bills related to child welfare and the Oregon Department of Human Services.

Trade unions strongly support extending higher-wage requirements to off-site fabrication, but lawmakers—and legislative lawyers—don’t know whether or how the state would enforce the proposed law.

As lawmakers prepare to vote on the session’s signature legislation, Republicans are furious and some Democrats are skeptical.

Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell gains support from a top Republican donor.

The agency will continue paying Todd Davidson handsomely in retirement.

As the 2025 legislative session lurches toward its conclusion, a bipartisan bill aimed at speeding wildfire damage payouts remains stalled in committee.

Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego) exercised the power of his office this afternoon in a fraught moment for the legislative session’s signature policy bill.

Todd Davidson ran the state tourism agency for three decades while making one of the highest salaries in state government.

State funding for eviction and homelessness prevention could plummet from $130.2 million to $33.6 million.

Hotel and travel marketing groups oppose a House bill that would let public dollars earmarked for tourism promotion be diverted to pay for increased burdens on public safety and roads.

The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon is urging Gov. Tina Kotek to slow walk a request from Willamette Falls Trust for up to $75 million in state funding to buy land near the falls.

The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Thuy Tran (D-Portland) and Sen. Kathleen Taylor (D-Portland), passed the Senate last week on a 28-1 vote.

Lawmakers advance a proposed budget with a nearly 75% reduction in funds for preventing eviction and homelessness.